Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Luxe Wheelworks Tech Journal no.14


This wheelset is very light; 1013 grams. 

The front wheel follows a 2 cross lacing pattern. 

The rear wheel also follows a 2 cross pattern.

This customer requested Continental Competition 22mm tubular tires to go with their custom carbon wheelset.


Eventually, I will find the right spot for these decals. I hope this decal is not too close to the brake track. 

The Competition 22's have what is known as a "file tread".

This is a custom carbon mountain bike wheelset I built for Carl Strong. Carl is a master frame builder and I am honored to build this wheelset for one of his bikes. 

I have been building Chris King hubs onto ENVE rims for a couple years now. I first used ENVE rims back when they were called "EDGE" racing cyclocross on Team Richard Sachs. 

Originally this hub had a 20mm front axel. Carl asked me to convert it to a 15mm axel, which I did here at Luxe Wheelworks. 

How long will it be until thru-axel becomes the standard for rear wheels?

I am please with how much room this decal on the rim. The lack of brake track makes logo placement easier. 

ENVE are still sending "EDGE" branded product with their rims. The change in name is relatively recent. I think they are doing a great job with their new branding. 

I get the feeling we will be seeing more ENVE product in the future. 


Justin Spinelli
www.luxewheelworks.com

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