encountered a hurdle need advice

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thegnu

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I have been searching for good strong hubs for my wheels , heres the problem, I have learned that the engine will stress my hubs axels an bearings hard in various threads here , I would like your recomendations on the best rear hubs an front hubs out there that will allow me to keep my 7 speed rear gears an add disc brakes front an rear . I am using a grubee motor s.b.p jack shaft an stronger derailer. (i havent decided on the derailer yet)
 

DaveC

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Ok, Spooky Tooth before they sold out had front/rear sets of Husky wheels with 12 gauge spokes for $70 for the set. I think I've seen the sets elsewhere but I can't remember where :p

If you can find where to get Huskys I think the have a wheel like you describe.
 

thegnu

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Thanks Dave , was a great lead I looked hard into this an came up with nada but found a swiss maker on a broader search at a place called bicyclewheelwarehouse.com its a bit pricey but I am relatively confident this hub should take the streses an suit my requierments Mavic 729/DT Hugi T/A Bike Wheels .
 

Fulltimer

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I have a Worksman set with 12ga. spokes if I remember the correct spoke size. But what about something from a dirt bike or something like that?

Terry
 

thegnu

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Man you guys are quick ! Thank you for the links . I really want to add the disc brakes although I have been known to be my own worst enemy when I get an idea stuck in my head . But my next one is roughly planned out an those links will be emensly helpfull . not to mention my wife thinks I have gone totaly insane , all I can tell her is" when yours is done an we go riding tell me I am nuts then ."
 

The_Aleman

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Make sure you guys keep in mind that OP needs HD wheels with gears - external or internal.

Coaster brake wheels will not work with shift kits. Husky and Worksman only sell coasters.

You'll have much better luck looking through wheels on Amazon.
 

CTripps

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My wife still thinks I'm nuts, Gnu, but she loves it when we go out on the bikes. :) The pair of us buzzing along gets a fair bit of attention.