Atomic Zombie Warrior wheels query

[rockhopper25]

Hi everyone

I am building the Atomic Zombie Warrior trike, I am having problems sourcing some 20" wheels for the front.

Has anyone built one of these and can you recommend any options that I could try.

Thanks

 

[raleighnut]

@voyager should have all the gen, good luck with the build @rockhopper25

EDIT - BTW

 

[voyager]

@rockhopper25

We have built a few variants - some are featured here on CC and some featured on the AZ website and their newsletters

20/20 e-trikes , year in the life and the transportable for a start .

here is one alternative to expensive hubs - feel free to PM me -

Also I have own a vinyl cutter and have cut some of the AZ logo's etc

http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showt...ir-of-front-Disc-hubs?highlight=mtb+disc+hubs

regards emma

 

[rockhopper25]

@rockhopper25

We have built a few variants - some are featured here on CC and some featured on the AZ website and their newsletters

20/20 e-trikes , year in the life and the transportable for a start .

here is one alternative to expensive hubs - feel free to PM me -

Also I have own a vinyl cutter and have cut some of the AZ logo's etc

http://forum.atomiczombie.com/showt...ir-of-front-Disc-hubs?highlight=mtb+disc+hubs

regards emma

Thanks for your reply, I have bought the plans for the warrior. But finding wheels is a big headache without spending a fortune.

 

[voyager]

@rockhopper25

20mm hubs are expensive , 15mm is another alternative , but beware most hubs seem to be 32h on 20mm and 15mm axle sizes - 15mm is not an easy size to get bolts for , hence I use 14mm for most trike builds , over the past 3 years we have not bent a 14mm axle yet and we don't treat the trikes gently .

LF Quando MTB hubs can and I have shown how they can be converted and even using the screw-on adapter on the RH wheel , they can be used on the left BUT you will need to drill through the rotor mount and into the hub to stop them unscrewing . All these methods are and have been in use for several hundred miles without failure - good luck on your build .

regards emma ( twinkle on the AZ forum )

 

[rockhopper25]

@rockhopper25

20mm hubs are expensive , 15mm is another alternative , but beware most hubs seem to be 32h on 20mm and 15mm axle sizes - 15mm is not an easy size to get bolts for , hence I use 14mm for most trike builds , over the past 3 years we have not bent a 14mm axle yet and we don't treat the trikes gently .

LF Quando MTB hubs can and I have shown how they can be converted and even using the screw-on adapter on the RH wheel , they can be used on the left BUT you will need to drill through the rotor mount and into the hub to stop them unscrewing . All these methods are and have been in use for several hundred miles without failure - good luck on your build .

regards emma ( twinkle on the AZ forum )

Hi Emma

thanks for your reply, I am totally new at this so I am struggling to get things sorted out and im sure im making a mountain out of a mole hill as they say. I have found these wheels would these be suitable and if so what mods would I need to do to them to make them work ok.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351605190343?var=620607722397&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true

Regards Brian

 

[voyager]

Hi Emma

thanks for your reply, I am totally new at this so I am struggling to get things sorted out and im sure im making a mountain out of a mole hill as they say. I have found these wheels would these be suitable and if so what mods would I need to do to them to make them work ok.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351605190343?var=620607722397&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDXT&fromMakeTrack=true

Regards Brian

Hi Brian

Not suitable

Whats your locale - l might be able to help you

regards emma

 

[Andrew1971]

Hi All
Just a thought my KMX wheel spindle's are removeable so 2 spindle's and two wheel's from the KMX Viper would be bolt on and have disk brake's..
Don't know much they would cost tho
Andrew

 

[rockhopper25]

Hi Brian

Not suitable

Whats your locale - l might be able to help you

regards emma

Hi Emma I'm near York

 

[voyager]

Hi Brain

Mick - naughtyboy from the AZ forum is up near you , I will have a look what I have around here in the next couple of days .
You really want large flange 36 hole 14mm rear wheels with standard thread if you want to use screw on adapters . Then you can drill through the flange and stop the rotor from unscrewing on the Left hand wheel .

there were some 32h 20mm hubs on ebay but you will find the rims (32h ) are expensive so you wont save much they were about £17 a pair NOS delivered .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201468615502 for the hubs £28 for the spokes and £40 the rims a pair ( approx )
then you need to make the axles

regards emma

 

[rockhopper25]

Hi Brain

Mick - naughtyboy from the AZ forum is up near you , I will have a look what I have around here in the next couple of days .
You really want large flange 36 hole 14mm rear wheels with standard thread if you want to use screw on adapters . Then you can drill through the flange and stop the rotor from unscrewing on the Left hand wheel .

there were some 32h 20mm hubs on ebay but you will find the rims (32h ) are expensive so you wont save much they were about £17 a pair NOS delivered .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201468615502 for the hubs £28 for the spokes and £40 the rims a pair ( approx )
then you need to make the axles

regards emma

Thanks Emma, would be good to find someone nearby that I can maybe talk to about trikes etc

 

[voyager]

Happy to be skyped if you want a chat -
twinkle-uk

regards emma

 

[FrankCrank]

....these are the ones I used on my trike, may be suitable for disc conversion as they have big flanges:

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/bicycl...style-heavy-duty-silver-front-wheel-14mm-axle

...hand built and stainless spokes - seem good value, and robust, and no issues for me..........

 

[rockhopper25]

....these are the ones I used on my trike, may be suitable for disc conversion as they have big flanges:

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/bicycl...style-heavy-duty-silver-front-wheel-14mm-axle

...hand built and stainless spokes - seem good value, and robust, and no issues for me..........

Hi Frank thank you for that link, would I still need a thru axle hub to fix them to the trike? Might be a silly question but I am a total newbie to this and its all learn as you go at the moment.

Regards Brian

 

[FrankCrank]

Hi Frank thank you for that link, would I still need a thru axle hub to fix them to the trike? Might be a silly question but I am a total newbie to this and its all learn as you go at the moment.

Regards Brian

Brian - no thru axle required as come complete with 14mm axles already. 14mm are the minimum requirement for side mounting. I'm around 13 stone and no issues....