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Old 06-22-20, 09:03 AM
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JaccoW
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Time for some wheelbuilding measurements.

So I decided to build the Sturmey Archer RXL-RD5 hub into a Ryde Andra 40 650B rim. One of the strongest rims around and rated at a total system weight of 180 kg (~400 lbs).
SA has a very usefull IGH C50 specification sheet that has all the info you need for wheelbuilding and that leads me to the following measurements and calculations:


(Link for those who want to use this data)

258mm & 260mm spokes it is. Time to order some parts.
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