cycleclinic
Member since Sep 2016 • Last active Jul 2020Most recent activity
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The problem with shallower box section rims in lower drilling is the wheel lacks the radial and lateral stiffness.
The xr 26 rim is fine in 20f/24r with a good triplet hub. I have one in production and the test wheels have been great. I would be wary of this rim in this drilling with a normal hub for all riders. It depends on what failure rate you find acceptable.
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Not worth it imho. It's not a job I ever want to do. The spoke semi fitting is the first problem. The wheel ending up 100g heavier is another.
Just because it is possible to do does not make it worth while.
Also for the rear wheel cxraysare too thin. With the kinlin xr31t rim even if cx sprints are used brake rub will be an issue. The spoke count is simply not high enough to stop the rim hitting the pads when out of the saddle.
If you want wheels that can be rebuilt get a wheel builder to build them.
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