Wheelset with 12g & Shimano CB110 knock off

[brett7777]

Seem like a good deal. Yes I know they are Taiwanese made knock offs. Wondering if anyone's tried them, also whether the aftermarket 3 piece hub / sprocket adapters that are designed for the CB110 coaster hub fit them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&item=23046563648

Wheels - Heavy Duty 26 x 2.125 Wheel Set | BikeWorldUSA | Bicycle Parts and Bike Accessories

 

[The_Aleman]

eBay link is dead. And the only way to be sure if the CB-110 hub adapter will work is to measure that hub.

CB-100s and their clones can vary in OD anyway. A $20 digital caliper is a good investment, IMHO.
$45 gets you a custom MM adapter as long as the hub is under 1.6" Otherwise, Pat's 3-piece adapter allows for variances in CB110s n clones

 

[brett7777]

Yeah the ebay link works from my pc but not via the forum. never mind.
Pat's adapter will arrive at my place within the next few days.
I have a digital caliper. But the wheelset is at the vendor, not in my room

 

[brett7777]

so you think Pat's one will probably fit up ok to it?

 

[The_Aleman]

Doesn't matter what anyone thinks, what matters is the OD of the hub you're gonna use

 

[brett7777]

Doesn't matter what anyone thinks, what matters is the OD of the hub you're gonna use

yup. the ebay dude's gonna measure it for me. hope he's got a vernier.

 

[brett7777]

haha! not that I really know what Im lookin for - I dunno what a CB110's OD is...

 

[The_Aleman]

It's 1.525 ± .003" IIRC

 

[brett7777]

Thanks Aleman!

 

[The_Aleman]

NP, I should have stated it obvious before. Hope ya get the MaB mobbin soon

 

[harry76]

Give them a go Brett, if they dont explode i may give them a go.... LOL

Im no wheel building expert, but im guessing those rims wont hold up over time. The Alex downhill rims i told you about are twin walled rims

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ms_03_.png/170px-Bicycle_rim_diagrams_03_.png

The ones you are looking at id bet they are single walled rims

http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/423612375/electric_bicycle_parts_single_wall_bicycle_rims_.summ.jpg

If you have ever ridden a downhill mountain bike you will know the sort of insane abuse these wheels stand up to.... so if i were you id use a downhill rim.... and if you really want chrome rims then you should import some worksman rims.... otherwise you may be building another set sooner rather then later.

Like i said i aint no wheel building guru, maybe these wheels will last (i doubt it) but a good set of wheels is just nice insurance

 

[harry76]

Im not sure whether the worksman rims are double walled..... but they must be a higher quality build wheel, not to mention better steel used in their manufacture

 

[harry76]

another added bonus of the downhill rims will be lightness, and when you save weight in your wheels that translates bigtime to faster acceleration..... well, at least it is with bicycles

 

[brett7777]

yup. Im thinkin to keep the spare hubs that I have, & try these cheap wheelsets initially, can always organize something with downhill rims later.
(It's mainly a display bike for our bobber parts business so no biggie).
the guy has told me the hub is 1 5/8".
Im guessing that means he doesnt have a digital caliper & is trying to measure with a ruler or something (grrrrrrr)
I guess if it's a few mm bigger, (than Shimano CB110) that the 3 piece hub adapter will still work anyway.

 

[brett7777]

I guess if it's a few mm bigger, (than Shimano CB110) that the 3 piece hub adapter will still work anyway.

actually no, would have to be same size (1.525") or otherwise the sprocket bolts wont line up.
might get the wheels laced locally instead

 

[harry76]

If you do get those wheels and are only using the bike more as a display, why dont you just use the stock sprocket clamping setup supplied with the motor kit? When setup correctly most people dont have a problem with them, then you can sort out another set of wheels later like you said.....but if it were me id just get the stronger wheels built first and be done with it and ride with of mind

 

[brett7777]

yeah that's a thought.
They can only supply 13g spokes locally here. there is a guy with some chrome rims here locally, havent got details on them just yet.
so it looks like if I get them laced up locally it'll be with 13g spokes.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

I almost sure the Sportsman hub adapter will fit; Almost all those wheels have the Histop (Shimano clone) hubs.

How is that guy at BikeWorld making any money from giving those wheels away???

 

[brett7777]

I almost sure the Sportsman hub adapter will fit; Almost all those wheels have the Histop (Shimano clone) hubs.

How is that guy at BikeWorld making any money from giving those wheels away???

Yes they mustnt be making any kind of realistic profit.
Thanks for the help Norm

 

[bairdco]

when you get the wheel, grease the bearings. don't rely on the factory grease. it's usually just enough to keep the axle spinning when it's on the shelf.

also, it's not a "clone" of the shimano hub. it's a cheap chinese knockoff, that will more than likely seize up or blow apart after awhile. i've seen it happen.

the chrome is pretty lousy, too. if you live in a damp environment, you'll have some cool brown rims in a year or so. the spokes are nice, though, and for the price, you can't beat it.