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Old 11-13-19, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by HTupolev
HED Belgium+ 650b rims



CX-Ray Spokes



RS770 hubs



Applying grease to spoke nipple holes in rim...



Spokes ready, and black brass nipples



Hub logo through valve hole.



Wheels laced, 3-cross.



1569g, or 1639g with the axles.

Still need to tension and true them, but I'm waiting for a bladed spoke holder tool thingy to arrive.

I'm really bad at being a weight weenie. I set out on this build intending to make something considerably lighter than the Stumpy, but I keep making non-weight-saving choices. 32H front and rear? Brass nipples?
I just installed my bottle cages, and I used the steel bolts that came on the frame instead of the aluminum bolts that came with the cages. That was a 7g decision!

I guess I'll see where I end up.
Nice wheel build. I wanted to get my 650b wheels re-built from QR to TA but I think I'll just buy a new set. Oh how difficult it is to find not so pricey 650b wheels with a 12mm front hub
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