Hey guys, I decided that I want to try my hand at building a custom set of wheels for my latest build. I'd like to use a double wall rim and heavy gauge spokes for rigidity and strength. I found that Stolen Bike Co. sells a 26" double wall rim for about $40 a pop listed here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-Stolen-...111029?hash=item440efb10f5:g:JEsAAOSwubZZ866J
I'm not real sure which hubs I should run, unfortunately I don't think I'd be able to run a disc brake setup since it's a cruiser frame, so I was hoping someone could suggest a decent coaster brake hub that won't break the bank. I'm considering running a front drum brake, but I'm not sure if it's the best idea since I have a springer fork, and it doesn't seem the strongest as is. Any info on that would be greatly appreciated.
Lastly, If anyone could point me in the direction of some good quality 12g spokes and nipples that would be awesome, and if anyone could offer some assistance on measuring for the correct spoke length I'd be very appreciative.
Any information that you guys could lend would be extremely useful, I've done some basic research so I know what I'm getting into, just nailing down the specifics. My local bike shop won't build the wheels, but said he would true 'em up If I could get 'em close enough. I have the confidence I can, I've put together a wheel or two when I used to ride BMX. Included a few pics so you guys could see what I'm working on.
I'm not real sure which hubs I should run, unfortunately I don't think I'd be able to run a disc brake setup since it's a cruiser frame, so I was hoping someone could suggest a decent coaster brake hub that won't break the bank. I'm considering running a front drum brake, but I'm not sure if it's the best idea since I have a springer fork, and it doesn't seem the strongest as is. Any info on that would be greatly appreciated.
Lastly, If anyone could point me in the direction of some good quality 12g spokes and nipples that would be awesome, and if anyone could offer some assistance on measuring for the correct spoke length I'd be very appreciative.
Any information that you guys could lend would be extremely useful, I've done some basic research so I know what I'm getting into, just nailing down the specifics. My local bike shop won't build the wheels, but said he would true 'em up If I could get 'em close enough. I have the confidence I can, I've put together a wheel or two when I used to ride BMX. Included a few pics so you guys could see what I'm working on.