Carrera E replacement.

Neil5403

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So do I have to bin this wheel and get a double walled one, as there is no point ordering spokes if this rim is not suitable?
 

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You can use single wall though spokes length will need to be perfect to prevent punctures, use a good rim tape and all should still be fine with double wall there is little to worry.

The link was a source of a cheaper rim option, have to admit sellers info was sparce so really needed a few more questions asked of him. When I see a lisitng I always ask question about the item before committing to buy esp if info is sparce.
 

Neil5403

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You can use single wall though spokes length will need to be perfect to prevent punctures, use a good rim tape and all should still be fine with double wall there is little to worry.

The link was a source of a cheaper rim option, have to admit sellers info was sparce so really needed a few more questions asked of him. When I see a lisitng I always ask question about the item before committing to buy esp if info is sparce.
Yes I should have asked, but didn't know what a double rim was until now. I have sent it back as it was very flimsy and not good quality. I wouldn't even have used it on a non elec hybrid bike.
As I am spending a lot on the kit, want a decent rim. Will search for a better one.
 
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Yes I should have asked, but didn't know what a double rim was until now. I have sent it back as it was very flimsy and not good quality. I wouldn't even have used it on a non elec hybrid bike.
As I am spending a lot on the kit, want a decent rim. Will search for a better one.
No need to search. I already gave you a link in post #13, but you chose to ignore it! Are you superstitious then?
 

Neil5403

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No need to search. I already gave you a link in post #13, but you chose to ignore it! Are you superstitious then?
No. Thanks for the link, but I was put off by the 'touring' description as I was looking for Hybrid as I thought it may be stronger.
 
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While I think about it, rims with eyelets don't work so well with 13g spokes because the nipples are too tight in the eyelet - so that's another reason to use plain 14g spokes and a one-cross pattern.
 
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No. Thanks for the link, but I was put off by the 'touring' description as I was looking for Hybrid as I thought it may be stronger.
Touring is hybrid! It means not ultra-light road bike. I doubt that you'll find rims significantly stronger.
 

Neil5403

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Touring is hybrid! It means not ultra-light road bike. I doubt that you'll find rims significantly stronger.
Ok thanks for that. Is it worth going for with the eyelets issue that you mentioned above? If so I'll order it.
 

Neil5403

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Thanks, looks favourite but just don’t like Presta valves.
Good old car valves for me every time!
Guess I’ll have to make do with a valve adapter..
 
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Valve size is not a problem. If it's drilled for Presta and you want Schrader, you run a drll through the hole. If it's drilled for Schrader and you want Presta, you use a plastic insert.
 

Neil5403

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Valve size is not a problem. If it's drilled for Presta and you want Schrader, you run a drll through the hole. If it's drilled for Schrader and you want Presta, you use a plastic insert.
Thanks Dave. What do you think to the 'deep dish' one above as it is nearby for collection? Do either seem better to you?
 

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The difference is the dimpled spoke holes with an angle on them. That probably means that you can go to 2-cross if you want.
 

Neil5403

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Thanks. As the Q128C is not a large motor, I don't suppose that matters too much. Do you know the approx delivery times on the PSW power and the BMS orders?
 
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2 to 4 weeks. Be careful, we're approaching Chinese new year when everything stops.