Need Schwinn Tandem wheel help

[ratina]

Ok I just picked up 3 tandems from Mybike on here. I'm going to start building one but I have some questions on the rims. Only one bike had wheels and they are not schwinn. I have a front schwinn s-7 off a tandem with the heavy duty spokes. But I dont have a back. Is it possible to drill out a regular s-7 rim and lace bigger spokes into it if I find a hub?

I'd rather use generic rims so I can put bigger tires on it. Does anyone have any cheap 26" hoops that take bigger spokes? Or could I drill out a pair of rims to run bigger spokes? Anyone know what gauge tandem spokes normally are?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[deorman]

Careful drilling of rims will work, but a decent set of atb rims properly tensioned with regular spokes and big hard tires will hold up for most applications. Usually the tandem rim itself is of sturdier materiel, cheap common rims will probably dimple from the increased resistance of larger spokes, especially if you ain't small. :|

 

[ratina]

Careful drilling of rims will work, but a decent set of atb rims properly tensioned with regular spokes and big hard tires will hold up for most applications. Usually the tandem rim itself is of sturdier materiel, cheap common rims will probably dimple from the increased resistance of larger spokes, especially if you ain't small. :|

Thanks for the advice, I didnt think of that. I really like the look of the fat spokes but I want tire options. I'm 135 but there would be 2 riders, plus the weight of the bike itself, I just want to be sure regular spoked rims (properly trued) would support it all

 

[Slick Rick]

Yes you can drill an S-7 wheel to accept 105 ga. spokes.Another way to go is to purchase a pair of Sta-tru wheels. They are moderately priced and come laced w/105 ga. spokes and will take 26 x 2.125 tires, thereby effectively killing two birds w/one stone.Hubs that except 105 ga.spokes can be spendy! :wink: Later & PEACE!!!!

 

[ratina]

Yes you can drill an S-7 wheel to accept 105 ga. spokes.Another way to go is to purchase a pair of Sta-tru wheels. They are moderately priced and come laced w/105 ga. spokes and will take 26 x 2.125 tires, thereby effectively killing two birds w/one stone.Hubs that except 105 ga.spokes can be spendy! :wink: Later & PEACE!!!!

Where can I find those rims at? I figured any 105 gauge stuff would be pretty hard to come by, I've been searching ebay and stuff and havent found anything.

 

[Slick Rick]

Bike world usa has H.D. coaster wheel sets for $56.00 not sure if they are Sta-Tru, but ask, chances are they will be. If not, still a good deal! :wink:

 

[ratina]

Bike world usa has H.D. coaster wheel sets for $56.00 not sure if they are Sta-Tru, but ask, chances are they will be. If not, still a good deal! :wink:

http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_inf ... cts_id/468

These?

That seems like a good price!

I've never ordered from there before, I assume there good? I wonder what kind of hub it is.

 

[Slick Rick]

Those would be them.I would say Chinese hub for sure.If you purchase them make sure you dis-assemble, clean and re-pack both hubs with a good grease. The ear-wax they call grease is crap! And they use nowhere near as much as they should anyway!I guess that ensures parts sales in the future. :wink: Later & PEACE!!!

 

[deorman]

Always a good idea to check hubs/bearings before using them. :wink:

 

[ratina]

I figured it would be a chinese hub. I'd love to have an older hub in there, but for that price I couldnt pass it up. Probably wait until next spring to order. Thanks for the link! And I would definitely blow both hubs apart and grease them properly, I know what you mean about the "Ear wax"