Yoda Bob
Member
Excellent suggestions Tanaka40 and loquin!
Building 12GA, 36H, 4 cross wheels for both ends of bike.
While I'd love a set of Marathons, I'm "settling" on a pair of CST Selecta's for starters. A smooth rolling tread pattern, Kevlar reinforced casings, and reflective sidewalls for less than $15/ea.
I Googled the Mammoth BFR's... beefy, BEEFY extrusions! I imagine theyre double-TOUGH!
Unfortunately, with spokes and hubs already in hand, I'm locked into rims having an ERD no greater than 546mm (and that's pushing things a little). The BFR's, with an ERD of 548, are no longer an option for me.
Maybe next time...
I'm going with the Alex DM18's when I scratch together the $$$. Rims, strips, tubes, tires, headset, and brake hanger: All good quality and less than $100 shipped.
Come on Payday!
Building 12GA, 36H, 4 cross wheels for both ends of bike.
While I'd love a set of Marathons, I'm "settling" on a pair of CST Selecta's for starters. A smooth rolling tread pattern, Kevlar reinforced casings, and reflective sidewalls for less than $15/ea.
I Googled the Mammoth BFR's... beefy, BEEFY extrusions! I imagine theyre double-TOUGH!
Unfortunately, with spokes and hubs already in hand, I'm locked into rims having an ERD no greater than 546mm (and that's pushing things a little). The BFR's, with an ERD of 548, are no longer an option for me.
Maybe next time...
I'm going with the Alex DM18's when I scratch together the $$$. Rims, strips, tubes, tires, headset, and brake hanger: All good quality and less than $100 shipped.
Come on Payday!
