I definitely couldn't have done this without looking at another wheel, so when I built a wheel from scratch some years ago, I had to look at another wheel to be able to do it! But then it also became near perfect, as I had and took all the time needed to do it! And all the spokes gave exactly the same sound, when hit with a key, to assure they all had the same tension!! I look forward to see the actual bike built, with the wheels in it? I'm also sure I would definitely hate to built a "Tubeless Wheel" though (My Shimano XTR wheels are made from the Factory to be Tubeless, with no holes in the inside part of the rim and a special valve. And I haven't been able to find a "Ring" or "Winged" key for the spoke nuts, fitting their special size, so it is the "hard way", with an ordinary type key!) 😁. Finn. Denmark
Tubeless is something I've never worked with at all! Alway got on well with tubes and probably ride to little to really see the need of tubeless for myself but certainly see the advantages go them.
During searches on Chinese A.E. I have seen titanium versions of a disc brake fork and a back-frame, of course with mounts for a disc brake. I don't care about the back, as my brake is by far able to block the wheel with ease, but I would love a hydraulic disc only in the front, though actually my brakes function as fine as asked for, by a more ordinary brake. My purely hand built, Superlight carbon Mtb has a full Shimano XTR + XTR wheels, and also an oversize, hydraulic XTR 9120 brake in front and a similar brake, but with a little less size disc in the back, and they function absurdly well, as well as my possible choice of up to 33 gears! I can't even start on a flat road in the low gears, but going up an absurd hill, with a felt risk of falling backward, they function very well, also with my feet and shoes attached to my wide frame XTR pedals! But also the 20" wheels would give a little less heavy ride on a Brompton. So lets see what you find out? 🤔 Finn. Denmark
I read somewhere that some good titanium version come out of Russia. I love disc brakes because a. I love the extra stopping power in rubbish conditions b. I hate the look of rim ware c. Love the look go a rim that doesn't have a lip for the braking surface. XTR parts are beautiful, light but pricey. Pretty much stuck to Deore XT myself.
I skipped around watching this one because it was similar to the first video like you mentioned 12:13. I'll leave a comment in lieu of watch time. I was really surprised in the videos how you could get peace and quiet filming when you had all those kids in the school run video. Must've been filmed while they were at school. lol Looking forward to the final build. I like the idea of changing out the hub, but saw other videos that said the climbing gear is not low enough, especially when bikepacking , so I'm very interested to see your thoughts when the project is complete.
Thanks for the input and completely agree but wanted to keep the journey whole should anyone wish to follow it step by step. The next episode is the arrival of the new frame 😬
The will indeed be hydraulic my friend!! Only the finest stopping power for me and my needs (I personally love disc brakes). Indeed new fork and triangle required (Will be released this Thursday 2pm)
I definitely couldn't have done this without looking at another wheel, so when I built a wheel from scratch some years ago, I had to look at another wheel to be able to do it! But then it also became near perfect, as I had and took all the time needed to do it! And all the spokes gave exactly the same sound, when hit with a key, to assure they all had the same tension!! I look forward to see the actual bike built, with the wheels in it? I'm also sure I would definitely hate to built a "Tubeless Wheel" though (My Shimano XTR wheels are made from the Factory to be Tubeless, with no holes in the inside part of the rim and a special valve. And I haven't been able to find a "Ring" or "Winged" key for the spoke nuts, fitting their special size, so it is the "hard way", with an ordinary type key!) 😁. Finn. Denmark
Tubeless is something I've never worked with at all! Alway got on well with tubes and probably ride to little to really see the need of tubeless for myself but certainly see the advantages go them.
During searches on Chinese A.E. I have seen titanium versions of a disc brake fork and a back-frame, of course with mounts for a disc brake. I don't care about the back, as my brake is by far able to block the wheel with ease, but I would love a hydraulic disc only in the front, though actually my brakes function as fine as asked for, by a more ordinary brake.
My purely hand built, Superlight carbon Mtb has a full Shimano XTR + XTR wheels, and also an oversize, hydraulic XTR 9120 brake in front and a similar brake, but with a little less size disc in the back, and they function absurdly well, as well as my possible choice of up to 33 gears!
I can't even start on a flat road in the low gears, but going up an absurd hill, with a felt risk of falling backward, they function very well, also with my feet and shoes attached to my wide frame XTR pedals!
But also the 20" wheels would give a little less heavy ride on a Brompton. So lets see what you find out? 🤔 Finn. Denmark
I read somewhere that some good titanium version come out of Russia. I love disc brakes because a. I love the extra stopping power in rubbish conditions b. I hate the look of rim ware c. Love the look go a rim that doesn't have a lip for the braking surface. XTR parts are beautiful, light but pricey. Pretty much stuck to Deore XT myself.
I skipped around watching this one because it was similar to the first video like you mentioned 12:13. I'll leave a comment in lieu of watch time. I was really surprised in the videos how you could get peace and quiet filming when you had all those kids in the school run video. Must've been filmed while they were at school. lol Looking forward to the final build. I like the idea of changing out the hub, but saw other videos that said the climbing gear is not low enough, especially when bikepacking , so I'm very interested to see your thoughts when the project is complete.
Thanks for the input and completely agree but wanted to keep the journey whole should anyone wish to follow it step by step. The next episode is the arrival of the new frame 😬
@@TheBromptonGuy good point
I am looking at building my own folding bike, wanted to ask if Brompton uses 100, 135 hub sizes or is different, curious
I can confirm the standard front is 100mm but would need to double check the rear hub. 135 sounds about right
The brompton bike uses 74mm front axle, and 112mm rear axle.@@TheBromptonGuy
Will the discs' bee hydraulic. New forks and rear triangle ?
I'm curious how the brake calipers will be mounted also.
The will indeed be hydraulic my friend!! Only the finest stopping power for me and my needs (I personally love disc brakes). Indeed new fork and triangle required (Will be released this Thursday 2pm)
All will become clear on the next episode this Thursday my friend 😁