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Offline HARORIDER

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WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« on: May 09, 2012, 06:01 PM »
I like the oddy hazard lite but want a chrome or polished rim but told the chrome comes off and pits really easy on the new school rims so looks like polished  :-\
also what hubs are we running for strength and reliability  :-\

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2012, 06:20 PM »
One's I've got:

Chrome Eclat Bondi rims - G-Sport Ratchet rear, G-Sport Marmoset front.

Chromes good on them - no pitting, but yeah, getting brake wear - you can lessen it by using softer clear pads (but they're noisy as fook) :)
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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2012, 06:33 PM »
I'm running oddy hazards at the mo and they are fine.
Although on a similar thread a while ago stodgy did say primo hubs & rims are about the best for price & performance,even better than g sport....I'd defo takes his advice as running the shop he knows his stuff  :)

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2012, 06:33 PM »
im running gsport ribcage rims and proper hubs

rims are 1 year old and still straight, hubs are nearly 4 years old and have been faultless(also heavily abused :2funny:)

before the gsport rims i ran primo 7005 rims i was not impressed with em

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2012, 07:52 PM »
i hope to pick up my new wheels in the next few days from Mr Stodgy  :daumenhoch:

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2012, 07:56 PM »
i hope to pick up my new wheels in the next few days from Mr Stodgy  :daumenhoch:

They are lush

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2012, 08:00 PM »
i hope to pick up my new wheels in the next few days from Mr Stodgy  :daumenhoch:

What are they ?

I must pick up my wheels from Mr Stodgy soon as well  8)

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« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2012, 08:14 PM »
As Glen said if the chrome gets wet , just make sure you give em a wipe dry everytime , they'll stay mint  :daumenhoch:

My nephew has run Chrome Odyssey 7KA's on Profiles for 2 years they still look and ride perfect ,,, but he really looks after stuff

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2012, 08:56 PM »
i hope to pick up my new wheels in the next few days from Mr Stodgy  :daumenhoch:

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I must pick up my wheels from Mr Stodgy soon as well  8)

fly rims laced to cult hubs  :daumenhoch:

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2012, 09:05 PM »
i hope to pick up my new wheels in the next few days from Mr Stodgy  :daumenhoch:

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I must pick up my wheels from Mr Stodgy soon as well  8)

fly rims laced to cult hubs  :daumenhoch:

Nice  8)

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2012, 09:07 PM »
Lots and lots of opinions on wheelsets. My advice is this;

Welded rims not pinned.

Sealed hubs with real bearings - no ceramic tomfoolery.


As for chrome rims, if you ride outdoors they'll not last as long as you'd probably like but keep them clean & dry and you're in the same boat as the rest of us. I went for a cheap and cheerful Alien Nation chrome rim last time I built a wheel and it's been fine so far. Admittedly I don't ride much and I'm fairly smooth so my kit doesn't get hammered.


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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2012, 10:18 PM »
Although on a similar thread a while ago stodgy did say primo hubs & rims are about the best for price & performance,even better than g sport....I'd defo takes his advice as running the shop he knows his stuff  :)

Cheaper yes, stronger or better not a chance.  Remember,  you get what you pay for!

 ok     :)  was only going on what i read in the old thread i was on about     ;)
gonna be looking myself soon,do like the fly rims....they look bute.

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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2012, 01:58 PM »
Profile profile profile, I love em they are a lot of money but worth it ithink, and I use proper rims never had a problem!

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2012, 02:11 PM »
Have you never had the Profile wobble?

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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2012, 02:26 PM »
Yes I have but it's only a shim then sorted I've had loads of different wheels over the years and these are by far the best, there getting on for 3+ years old and where shand and use to be a pro riders wheels so a little wobble is ok on how much they have been used and abused??

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« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2012, 02:44 PM »
Have heard bad things in gsport hubs as well.......bearings failing very quickly  ???

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« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2012, 06:11 PM »
Yes I have but it's only a shim then sorted I've had loads of different wheels over the years and these are by far the best, there getting on for 3+ years old and where shand and use to be a pro riders wheels so a little wobble is ok on how much they have been used and abused??


You're right, and it's fair comment.

I just used to think that for all that money they wouldn't need fettling quite as often or as much as they seem to. Can't deny they're pretty things though, I do like them. To be honest they're out of my price range.

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« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2012, 12:27 AM »
i,ve been using gsport ribcage rims for 3 years, front has a 14mm profile hub and rear is khe astern freecoaster, i use four pegs and two brakes and everything is still perfect.

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« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2012, 08:44 AM »
Yes I have but it's only a shim then sorted I've had loads of different wheels over the years and these are by far the best, there getting on for 3+ years old and where shand and use to be a pro riders wheels so a little wobble is ok on how much they have been used and abused??


You're right, and it's fair comment.

I just used to think that for all that money they wouldn't need fettling quite as often or as much as they seem to. Can't deny they're pretty things though, I do like them. To be honest they're out of my price range.

They are good hubs I ride at least 3 times a week well did befor the baby lol, and this is the only problem I've had, and to be honest i only notice it because I'm fussy! It's not bad at all and I could live with it!

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2012, 12:40 PM »
Picked mine up this morning from stodgy at the radshop.......sneak peak piccy  :smitten:

 

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« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2012, 12:56 PM »
They're polished Glen  :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2012, 01:05 PM »
That is the rear......both polished.

Picked up a new mug for work as well
 

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« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2012, 01:14 PM »
Cos polished looks okay to me, plus new chrome is pretty shyte.  i don't really do any tricks that require me to hang on the rear brake much to be honest Glen........you've seen me ride  ;D

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Re: WHAT HUBS AND RIMS ?
« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2012, 01:15 PM »
mmmmmmmmmm nice Rob

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« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2012, 01:17 PM »
They are gorgeous Dan!  Dave's done a superb job building them as well  :4_17_5:

gonna fit them to the Goose this evening ready for the weekend  :daumenhoch:

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