A New F-XD on alex dx32 blk ss 12ga

[Underline]

Wip it is now fully laced. Not an easy build. First time posting img.

 

[Dan]

Howdy Underline. Good looking wheel.

 

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Thanks Dan, I thought this might be an interesting build to share. The Alex has eyelets that had to be drilled. The outer rim holes were rasped because the eyelets were replaced with drilled #6 stainless washers.

 

[bigbutterbean]

That's a fine wheel for sure.

 

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The reviewers/riders write it is a tough rim. I prefer the drum brake over the thiny bicycle disks. I doubt the parts undergo X-Ray, but riders could if the part fails. Checking on the roller brakes for the rear; oddly, these are a new development. Anyway, I plan on 30mph or less with a 5mph margin of error, I would do the moped hubs if I wanted to go faster without maintenance time increasing for safety. Next up an Earles fork to go with the wheel, I hope.

 

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The rider/reviewers write it is a tough rim. Should be plenty strong for 30 mph or less, and a 5mph margin for error. I prefer the drum instead of the thiny bicycle disks. I doubt those are x-ray quality tested, and I don't want to be x-ray diagnosed. ? roller brakes? Using moped hubs would be the choice for faster speeds and lower safety maintenance time.

Now I need front fork: Earles type using crappy huffy rebuild and cheapo bike shocks. The jive dive.