I decided to make a false set of Araya Pro Class wheels. Over the years I’ve been drawn to bikes with dimpled rims!
I have a few sets of CMC wheels so why not give it a shot.
Here’s what I’m starting with. Nice little medium high flanged front hub and a Shimano D-Type coaster for the rear. Spokes are rusted but straight and the front hub. needs new bearings
Its a chrome steel wheel and I don’t know what it does to the strength of the wheel under my weight. No trail riding just basic cruising.
Front and rear hub taken off
I used a stepped down bit and a 4x4 with a pilot hole drilled. But only went up to 1/2 inch, but it was just right for what I needed.
Removed shavings with a file.
A little hand polish for the surface rust. It came out way better than I expected to be honest.
I removed the rust off the front hub and coaster.
And for the weight weenies the wheel lost only 26 grams [emoji57]
Still need to do the other wheel and lace them back up with cleaned up spokes and hubs. Stayed tuned.
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I have a few sets of CMC wheels so why not give it a shot.
Here’s what I’m starting with. Nice little medium high flanged front hub and a Shimano D-Type coaster for the rear. Spokes are rusted but straight and the front hub. needs new bearings
Its a chrome steel wheel and I don’t know what it does to the strength of the wheel under my weight. No trail riding just basic cruising.
Front and rear hub taken off
I used a stepped down bit and a 4x4 with a pilot hole drilled. But only went up to 1/2 inch, but it was just right for what I needed.
Removed shavings with a file.
A little hand polish for the surface rust. It came out way better than I expected to be honest.
I removed the rust off the front hub and coaster.
And for the weight weenies the wheel lost only 26 grams [emoji57]
Still need to do the other wheel and lace them back up with cleaned up spokes and hubs. Stayed tuned.
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