Question for the BMX/Cruiser guys about rim choice/specs

[billn]

I'm working on a build that requires I use 105ga spokes.

I want to run Sun Rhyno Lite rims, but don't know if the bigger 105ga nipples will fii through the rim eyelets. Anyone have experience with this or something similar? I'll go to a non-eyelet rim if I have to, but I'd rather not.

Thanks fellas.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

@Karate Chicken Industries has some good wheelbuilding resources, perhaps he has knowledge to lend

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

I have some unbuilt Rhyno Lites, spokes/nipples from a 1968 Heavy Duti and can check fitment on the nipples if that sounds like the information you seek.

 

[billn]

I have some unbuilt Rhyno Lites, spokes/nipples from a 1968 Heavy Duti and can check fitment on the nipples if that sounds like the information you seek.

Yes, please! That is exactly what I need. I think it did run 13g/.105. Thank you!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

No Go

I'd say that 2.0 is about as big as those Sun eyelets wil allow.

 

[billn]

Thanks for the heads up. Much appreciated. I'll go with a non-eyelet rim and can rework if necessary.

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

If you'd like, I can check some of the vintage aluminum 26" MTB singlewall rims I have around here to see if there is a make/model you will not have to modify.

 

[oldiron]

I picked up these some time ago, likely new old stock from the late 80's or so, I bought a pair in 1 5/8" wide, 1 3/4" wide, and a pair of 2" wide rims.
They're single wall but super heavy duty looking.
I've been thinking of using a few for a fat tire project using either an old solid fork MTB or an old balloon tire Elgin frame.
I'd probably build them using spoke washers and a set of 12 ga spokes on a pair of same era cartridge bearing hubs.
I just have my doubts as to which caliper would work with a 2" wide rim. They're also black anodized, so any rim brake will eat the black off the sides in short order.

 

[billn]

If you'd like, I can check some of the vintage aluminum 26" MTB singlewall rims I have around here to see if there is a make/model you will not have to modify.

Thanks, but I think I have it handled. I've got some SE 26" silver alloy rims on order. They look the vintage part and don't have eyelets. If I need to enlarge the spoke holes slightly, it's NBD.

 

[JA331]

Thanks, but I think I have it handled. I've got some SE 26" silver alloy rims on order. They look the vintage part and don't have eyelets. If I need to enlarge the spoke holes slightly, it's NBD.

I’ve used the SE double wall rims on 3 of my builds and they’re great. Make sure you use rim tape not straps.

 

[billn]

I’ve used the SE double wall rims on 3 of my builds and they’re great. Make sure you use rim tape not straps.

Have Velox standing by. It's all I ever use.

 

[JA331]

You’re a lot smarter than me. I made the mistake of using straps on my first set.