how to drill hubs...

[mr-marty-martin]

for earo spokes...

is there a right and a wrong way?

 

[andrew_s]

Don't drill.
Use a needle file to cut a narrow slot, radially, on the axle side only.

or use CX-ray spokes, that are 2.3x0.9mm and fit through normal spoke holes.

 

[mr-marty-martin]

what do you mean by the axle side only?

 

[andrew_s]

so the slot points towards the axle

i.e. not towards adjacent spoke holes or towoards the edge of the hub flange.

 

[mr-marty-martin]

ah right get ya, ma m8's hope hubs do this aswell, ive got a feeling they were machined like, cos there perfection...

is it just a case of trial and error untill the spoke fits through then, shouldnt realy be able to wreck a pair of hubs?

 

[Steve Austin]

You'll wreck your hubs. Better to get spokes that fit properly, and unless you are an uber athlete, aero spokes will make such little difference it ain't worth doing

 

[mr-marty-martin]

yeah a get ya point, am not going out my way to build it with aero spokes, jst that ive got a full set that match the rim...

 

[ASC1951]

jst that ive got a full set that match the rim...

I think it's one of those 'not worth doing' jobs, like repairing a freehub.

You've obviously got the kit to build up a wheel, so if it was me I would buy the specific hub rather than hacking at a spare one.

 

[mr-marty-martin]

fair points lads...

think i'll use them as crit wheels ( for the less important ones to save my good wheels ) so aero spokes would come in handy, best thing would be if i could find some old hope ti hubs that he's got them built onto atm...but that wont be easy lets be honest...

 

[mr-marty-martin]

just wondering whats the risk in filing the hubs?

 

[Steve Austin]

You are creating stress points that don't need to be there. The designer never meant them to be there either, so when you build your wheel, and put it under pressure/strain, any potential weakness is exaggerated, so the weak point is where it will crack.

There is a very popular Hub manufacturer that has a history of cracking anyway, so i hope you are not using them.

 

[Steve Austin]

here we go, check this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8287781@N05/3421425334/in/photostream/

 

[andrew_s]

There is a very popular Hub manufacturer that has a history of cracking anyway, so i hope you are not using them.

Campag?

 

[mr-marty-martin]

look at the age o them tho, thats just fatigue more than anything, campag hubs arm the best in the world i think