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missmyripper

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z rim prob
« on: January 10, 2008, 08:49 PM »
Hi there

getting closer to the finishing line with this ta. Just bought some z rim blanks, dating back to 82. They seem very nice apart from a bit of a buckle. Does anyone know if they straighten up when spoked or should I stick them in the freezer!

Cheers Doug

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Re: z rim prob
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2008, 08:50 PM »
You should be able to get them pretty straight when spoked up  :daumenhoch:


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Re: z rim prob
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2008, 08:52 PM »
yes if you warm them up before and just before lacing they will pull up perfect.

missmyripper

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Re: z rim prob
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2008, 10:12 AM »
Cheers fellas

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Re: z rim prob
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2008, 10:15 AM »
if you live nearer me i would do it for you ,but im in sunny suffolk

missmyripper

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Re: z rim prob
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2008, 12:35 PM »
How difficult is it to lace the wheels and what tools are needed. Cheers

wildwood1971

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Re: z rim prob
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2008, 12:56 PM »
Just need the correct spoke tool to re lace - your need a jig to true them - i borrow my local bike shops for the weekend - i found doing a set of z's easy until it came to trueing them - that took a bit longer and a bit of patience. Mine were in a state and they came up perfect with a bit of time investment.

I laced mine using a 4 cross pattern - many will be done in a 3 x pattern.

I followed the online - g sport tutorial - was perfect - just take your time and go steady - make sure you get no interruptions when lacing them.

http://www.gsportbmx.com/tech/guide_wheelbuilding.php

Good luck - any probs just pm me.

Paul

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Re: z rim prob
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2008, 01:04 PM »
i bought some black uns from oldschoolbmx.de

nos, but a twat to true...ended up right after a couple of hours of fooking about....

think they still have some as well...

30 quid a pair!

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