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Definitely worth stiffening it up.

Did some cycle touring southern Italy on a foldable last year. Very surprised that the old gas pipes didn't break but the flex made for some sketchy descents.

Excited to see the finished product.

Finish looks really good. I prefer paint anyway. Mind sharing how you did it?

The klunker king looks sooo good. Really like the paint job. Homebrew as well?

So cool, great job!

Very Pretty. Thanks!

Single speeding all over soulth London

Buyer seems conflicted

Sure I am conflicted, thats why I am here.

we are supposed to infer that he means Hope-like quality at a Novatec-like price

Not nessessary, I do understand that you get what you pay for. Just wouldnt want a hub where this relationship is reverse.

What Hope brings to the table is better support if something does go wrong, and £100+ seems like a big insurance premium for that risk.

I might bring my budget up for exactly that reason.

Only ridden fixed in the velodrom once -> fun but scary, not sure I want to commute like this

Ah, now it makes sense didnt think much about there website not having an updated certificate.

Good point about the spares. One point for the thread-on freewheels.

just came across these American Classic.

Not much info at the link and the Americal Classic site is faulty at the moment but looks good at first glance.

Yes grease could help, I assume only temporary until its spread elsewhere.
In theory it is spring tension and the manufacturers probably use excessive tension springs to make it louder..

BTW I have opened a new thread concerning SSDH.
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/346705/

Feeling sorry for the wheel builders having to listen to my problems

Looking for a new rear hub for my Genesis Day One Disk.
Mainly looking for splined hubs like Hope Trial, Novatec D256SBT or Koozer DS300.

As it might help others please feel free to post any good thread-on freewheel disc hubs as well.

Thanks to everyone for the replies.

Yes surley hub and shimano freewheel is out of my price range.
I could do a cheap version of both but I am not 100% convinced I like this solution.

The Novatec SS Hub is definitely my favourite but I have listened to some sound samples on youtube and the noise is hideous. I will look at options to reduce the noise and might give that hub a go.

Anyhow I think I should open a new thread for this as it has become less wheel building related.

Wow, for which application if you dont mind me asking? I mean did you run these hubs road or offroad?

Many thanks for the suggestion XR31 looks good. Was looking at archetype and this seems to be similar if not better.

haha, right

to be honest I have no idea where wheels are in terms of weight. I will get the scale out and weigh the current wheel to get a feel and do the math with the parts I have in mind.

I have been talking about MTB Hubs so lets say sturdy.

Hi everyone,
I am putting a lot of miles on my Genesis Day one disc. It has been a custom (parts bin) build as I had bought it frame only, so never came with original wheels. I have been running a cheap road disc wheel with SS adapter which works fine but I dont like the look and one of the cones is on its way out so looking for a new SS-disc wheel.

After a bit of a disaster with an original Day One wheel off ebay (probably payed too much, condition was bad, odyssey to find new cones, first ride freewheel body broke) I have decided to not use this route.

I am thinking of a custom wheel and I had built a few wheels some years back. I have limited skill and experience but don’t mind a bit of a project at the moment. I am hoping to get some opinion/advice from the more experienced wheel builders in this thread.

This is the plan: There are not too many options for single speed disc rear hubs that I am aware of and I want to run the simple cog without the integrated freewheel. I would like sealed bearing as well. The only options I know are Hope Trials and Novatec D256SBT. The Hope is out of my budget so Novatec unless any of you has other ideas. (A more silent freewheel would be nice but I guess I am in dirt jump territory)

If anyone has suggestion on a good rim and value spokes I should use? I want a light but sturdy wheel. I have not experimented with wide tires yet but don’t think I want to go too big. Running 700x25 at the moment 28 or 30, yes, but would not go larger than 32.

Any input much appreciated!

Not at all, a few people every now and then but surprisingly empty for a sunny Sunday.

Did this today with Mrs Coffee in about 5 hours from streatham and back. Really nice, thanks for the suggestion.
Its well signposted so no need for GPS. Would suggest gears and proper tires.

Luckily too big for me

Hi, yes still available

Love seeing this come together. Whats the rear hub?

more pics

Hi all,

For sale my 2010 Genesis IO ID. Size medium and pretty much original spec apart from the tires and a remote dropper post. Paint has the odd chip but in very good condition for its age. The clamp of the dropper post lever is cracked so it rotates on the bar ('repaired' with cable tie).

Located in south London, local collection prefered but could deliver within London or assist with postage.

Id like £350 for it.

PS: Sorry for the crap mobile phone pictures, can try to take better ones whenever the sun is out again

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Hi y'all, I have been a quiet reader for a while and love the forum. Finally decided to join and introduce myself.
I am Martin, 36 years old and based in London.
My daily is a uglyfied genesis day one. I also ride a variety of bikes when going cycle touring.