Luxe Wheelworks Tech Journal no.16

These forks are set aside for the next round of Gaulzetti Cicli frames. The note card on each unit lists color details. This will be the final round of Gaulzetti fitted with Serotta and Alpaha Q forks.

 

I still have some "EDGE" labeled rims. The have since changed their name to "ENVE". 

These wheels are being built for Mike Zanconato's NAHBS show bike. Mike made me an amazing steel lugged bicycle last year. He does great work and I highly recommend his products.  

This wheelset is on hold because it needs 8 spokes. The original spoke calculation I performed was not accurate for some reason. I will finish the wheel when I have the right length spokes. 

These two wheelsets will be for a custom Gaulzetti Corsa. One set uses a DT Swiss 190 hubset and ENVE rims. The second set uses Campagnolo Record hubs and Ambrosio Nemesis rims. In addition to building the wheels, I will also perform the Gaulzetti Corsa's assembly. 

I specced all the tubing for this Gaulzetti Carbon frame. Nick Crumpton made it. Nick is known as one of the best carbon frame builders in the world. I will build this frameset into a bicycle for myself. My plan is to test it in the mountains here in New Hampshire. The roads here are very challenging. I used them to lay the groundwork to become a professional bicycle racer in Europe. 

This wheelset has a "staggered" design. The front wheel has a lower depth than the rear wheel. 

The lower profile front wheel should help reduce sway from crosswinds.

Wheel J056025 is assembled with an Alchemy ELF front hub, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, EDGE 1.45 rim, Pillar Hidden Nipples with Nylock inserts and weighs 475 grams.

Wheel J056026 is assembled with an Alchemy ORC rear hub for Shimano/SRAM, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, EDGE 2.65 rim, Pillar Hidden Nipples with Nylock inserts and weighs 750 grams.

The front wheel follows a 2 cross pattern. 

The rear wheel follows a 2 cross pattern as well. Note the serrated axle end on the ORC's drive side. This prevents the wheel from slipping in the dropout under extreme torsional forces.

My favorite tubular tire is the Continental Competition 22. Continental tires are know for their durability, and high quality rubber compounds. 

I also stock Bontrager cork brake pads. They are designed to work with carbon fiber rims. 

Thank you  Carl Strong for featuring Luxe wheels in your blog post!


Justin Spinelli
www.luxewheelworks.com