I love Velocity rims. They've become my favorite brand to build with. They're US made, (very important to me) and more importantly, nice and round. I haven't taco'd one yet and I ride on lots of rocks. Velocity also offers a nice wide variety. My favorites so far are the Dyad (700c) for touring and rough single speed use and the Blunt SS for long distance day rides without big loads. The Blunt is made in 650b, nice, wide and only 395grams. The Quill rim is also made in 650b, 450 grams. I've got one (700) for my road bike but haven't built it up yet. 28 hole rims and 1.7/2.0 (my favorite spokes) or 1.7/1.8 spokes should give Ms. Cools nice solid light wheels. Avoid using the thinnest Revolution type spokes or bladed spokes. The twist up when tensioning makes building a hassle and wastes build time. I like using spokes that are practical and standard. Out on tour, I want to able to procure a spoke from any little shop. I've built wheels with Velocity's Cliffhanger and Atlas rims for big and or abusive customers. I built a 36 hole pair for my cousin. He's 6'8 and 340 lbs! They're heavy and very 'bulletproof' for touring and heavy loads. I built some 'cross wheels with the A23s for an aggressive customer several years ago. He wanted light wheels against my recommendation. They seemed a little soft and needed truing often, but he's awfully hard on his equipment. I'd build them again for lighter riders who don't jump their freakin 'cross and road bikes! The other rims I like are H +son. Particularly the vintage looking polished TB14. I've Also used the Archetypes for a little more modern aero look. Just don't buy their 'hard anno' color. It's not hard at all! The brake tracks look bad after one wet ride! Nothing like Mavic's old hard anodized rims. That's real hard anno! IF you can source them, the quite rare (and extinct) ceramic coated rims are awesome. The brake tracks last practically FOREVER and ever. Probably can't find them in 650 though. But you never know.... Besides tacoing, brake tracks are the only thing that wears out or fails on my wheels. I very rarely have wheel issues at all unless I do something stupid, like big drops, jumps or a failed trial's trick. I have decades old Mavic Open Pros and 26" Bontrager Mustangs that are ceramic coated and they each probably have well over 50K miles on them. The brake tracks show literally zero wear! They're impressive to say the least! Only the stickers have faded and they've got various scratches. Every time Ive taco'd a ceramic rim , I'm ready to cry. I sort of hoard them. I think there's a company that still makes wheels with ceramic rims, but I build all my own wheels. I don't trust anyone else and it's just too easy for me.
@toddmcdonough
6 ай бұрын
As a long time fan of steel framed bikes, I approve of this new hobby of yours. Lugged steel is my personal favorite for road bikes. I'm going to start messing around with bike CAD so that I'll be ready to order a frame when you start your business. I assume Ms Cools will be leading the graphics and paint department. Anyway, good luck.
@Henrywildeberry
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vote of confidence, even without seeing the first one! BikeCad is one of my favorite past times. I can spend hours refining to get it to look perfect, and then wishing I had the ability to build it. Ms. Cools will be appointed Chief Financial and Executive Officer of HWB Global Co. It's like ACME Corp, but for bicycles.
@justin10054
6 ай бұрын
I have the first edition of that book that I bought years ago. I'm still psyching myself up to building a frame.
@santacruzbikevids
6 ай бұрын
Love the nerd book! Thank goodness it's the "expanded edition". Cheers! -Greg
@sveablu
6 ай бұрын
Aluminum rides harsh? LOL I loved that last bit you read. Yes, entertaining. I'll read that book at some point. I own two steel bikes and two aluminum bikes. They all ride quite nice, because I have the proper tires (and pressure), seats and grips for them. I do hope you get into frame building, "Mr. Cools"!!! I was in a welding shop yesterday getting CO2 for my soda stream hack machine. Was looking at all the cool stuff in there. My father was fascinated by welding. It is a tempting art to get into for sure. Don't get burned though!
@peterbedford2610
6 ай бұрын
That's the book I used to build my two frames. They came out pretty nice. Over the last 4 years I've beat them up and they've held up well. I think he still has some YT vids up as well.
@Henrywildeberry
6 ай бұрын
Very cool! Did you use the MAPP gas and silver or did you choose something a bit more exotic?
@peterbedford2610
6 ай бұрын
I used the MAPP gas and torch with silver brazing. Bought nice lugs from a British distributor and oversized Columbus Spirit tubes from a Portland distributor. If Fitz will let you borrow a frame jig/fixture, it will help you a lot.
@obfuscurity
6 ай бұрын
That author reminds me a lot of John Muir and his "How to Keep Your [air-cooled] Volkswagen Alive" book.
@davidmurphy9151
6 ай бұрын
I have a copy of his Velvet Monkeywrench - quite a document.
@benc8386
6 ай бұрын
Yes you can make a frame! I am on my 9th (all TIG). Using basic tools only. I have also made about 5 forks but for your first 🚲 it's not a bad idea to avoid the fork, just in case, because it's so safety-critical.
@johnmclean8643
6 ай бұрын
I love lugged steel frames..This summer I rode 34 century plus rides on a 1985 Schwinn Tempo (frame made by Panasonic)..The ride quality keeps me coming back for more 👍🚲
@jed7644
6 ай бұрын
You, my friend, are the bane of the industry’s existence. S’ok - me too. My newest is a 1991 Specialized Allez - the one w/ carbon fiber tubes & aluminum lugs. That would be a fair weather friend for sure - almost a wall hanger. The _useful_ bikes start w/ a 1990 LeTour. That’s the go-to mile maker that can actually handle 150 miles per week on busted-up Midwestern infrastructure, & the others are just older Schwinns. They’re solid & reliably useful town bikes that were affordable enough to begin with, & that cost nearly nothing to maintain. 🤙🏻
@johnmclean8643
6 ай бұрын
@@jed7644 I have 12 bikes..1987 Paramount,1992 Slim Chance,2009 Merlin extra light ..2 Univegas,..FatChance Wicked Lite..The only carbon bike I have is a 2020 Pivot Mach 5.5…Sounds like were on the same page…I’m 64 and bicycles keep me going 🚂🏁👍
@felicetanka
6 ай бұрын
Dont forget kevlar carbon fiber frames.
@joelhorlen20-zk3xr
6 ай бұрын
As far as rims with rim-brakes, I'll take durability over any kind of weight-savings any day.
@JordiMoll
6 ай бұрын
Good things Will Come with this book. And if you don't do the frame doesn't matters. You Will have a lot of experience with materials and welding tips. As always my best wishes to this Channel ✨⭐
@adhunt1
6 ай бұрын
I’ve got the same book and will hopefully be building my first one next year. I already have the lugs and braze-ons! Bonne chance!
@iCalJIngTechnology
6 ай бұрын
I run the 650B Crust rim brake rims on my Crust Lightning Bolt rando bike, and while they’re certainly light, I wouldn’t recommend them for the kind of riding that you guys would be doing on them. I actually just had to replace my rear rim due to some cracking around multiple eyelets, which I believe was caused by a combination of over tensioned spokes (Crust recommends between 15-20 on the Park tension meter…which is quite low afaik) and off-road abuse. I bought the rims as a complete wheelset from Crust, which I believe is still available if you’re insistent on getting your hands on some. However, the wheel build was a bit lack luster according to several mechanics that I talked to. Spoke tension varied significantly, they had a hard time staying true out of the box, and they would go wildly out of true with even the shortest drops, smallest potholes, and most minor crashes. I noticed the cracking eyelets at just over 2,000 miles, which was just the cherry on top… But maybe I just got a bad batch? They’re light, they look nice, and they spin up quick and feel great on rough surfaces. However, if anything happens to them again, I’d absolutely get the Velocity Quills or Pacenti Brevets, should the ladder ever be restocked that is. I’m aware that you have experience with both of these rims and would love to see some reviews if you get the chance. Caleb
@Henrywildeberry
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the run down on your Crust rims. It sounds like we made a good choice to stick with the Velocity Cliffhanger rims. Yes, they are heavy, but the wheelset I built for myself have remained true even after our 400 mile gravel ride through the Cascades. We also each have a set of the Velocity Quill rims on our rando bikes and those have both held up very well too. They have remained true with only one truing effort after the first few rides.
@hungsg2011
6 ай бұрын
Chia sẻ video hay chúc bạn ngày mới tốt đẹp
@Korina42
5 ай бұрын
Do you happen to follow Paul Brodie on YT? He has a whole series on bike building, and half a century's worth of tools, many of which he made. Really cool stuff.
@Henrywildeberry
5 ай бұрын
Yes, I do follow Paul's channel and really enjoy his videos.
@imrevadasz1086
6 ай бұрын
The Grand Bois Papillon rim (@ ca. 500g) might be another less heavy rim option. Though that one is less wide than the Pacenti or Velocity options of course.
@mistersmith158
6 ай бұрын
you are a pioneer/innovator of non-traditional cycling wear no one else has done a sport coat while riding a bike that I am aware of any thoughts on coveralls? scarves? bandanas worn western style of course? I will ponder what else could put you at the head of the non-aero class leadership. well played as always with the mug HWB
@Henrywildeberry
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mr. Smith. I haven’t tried coveralls but they might be very nice. Having the straps over your shoulders to help hold them up would be nice. The one thing I might want is s stretchy fabric so you don’t get chafing, and fitted enough so that the legs don’t cross over the chain. I try to find nicely made used sweaters and vintage jackets because they are usually made out of good quality fabric. These articles of clothing have sat in someone’s closet for years waiting to be worn for a special occasion. They are actually meant to be used and are hard wearing. Sport Coates we’re used by many touring cyclists throughout history. There’s a wonderful archive of historical cycling photos on a site call the Rough Stuff Fellowship. There are photos of riders hiking bikes through the alps, Iceland, and beyond way before Lycra was invented. Some of these photos date back the beginning of the 20th century. I think it’s a nice look and if you get your hands on a well made sport coat give it a try. I’m sure you’ll love it.
@Korina42
5 ай бұрын
@@Henrywildeberry And wool! You don't get as much wool in modern clothes.
@mytwocoins
6 ай бұрын
Nice updates. Curious if you have reason to not use the Pacenti Brevet rims @ 450 grms?
@Henrywildeberry
6 ай бұрын
I've used them in the past, but they seem hard to come by these days. The crust rims look very similar but come in a 28mm width, which, sounds fun to try. The Cliffhangers are 30mm wide!
@ellerybice3787
6 ай бұрын
Welding with gas 😷 is a gas! 😮💨
@SeanKeesler
6 ай бұрын
It's really interesting that this book discusses aluminum in such a negative way, when others say that modern wide tires negates any "harsh" effect of aluminum as a material. Still others will say that you can mitigate the harshness by changing wall and tube thickness. Can you say why you are lured into learning this? Is it just engineering curiosity? or do you have a really unique idea you want to try out that an existing builder probably wouldn't do?
@telunter
6 ай бұрын
You've got me curious to know what he thinks of Ti frames now! 😂
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