I wants me some spokey spokes

Started by Slow Guy, May 08, 2011, 10:45:19 AM

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Travman

Quote from: peerke on May 08, 2011, 12:40:52 PM
DAMN!!!!!!!

These are nice:

http://jcpakbikes.com/nakedcarbonmatrix/index.html
Anymore information about these new for 2011 carbon fiber/aluminum rim Alpinas?  I assume they weigh less and cost more than the regular Alpinas.  I couldn't find any more info.


Speeddog

Quote from: Travman on May 09, 2011, 07:42:34 PM
Didn't somebody start a chart which showed the measured weights of lots of aftermarket and stock Ducati wheels?  It could be useful for his decision.

edit: I think it was J V who put together the list of wheels weights. 

Here's my data:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=47036.msg853914#msg853914

I don't have a weight of a spoked rear, so it's not tremendously helpful to this discussion.
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JEFF_H

they dont make the carbon ones anymore.

regular monster wheels are backordered for a while. supply issues with Excel

sport classics and 696 wheels are avail
http://www.alpinaraggi.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=48&lang=en

i just took a set off my bike....but im not ready to part with them  ;)

Langanobob

Another option is to contact Woody's Wheel Works and see what they have to say.  I think you would have to send them your old wheels so they can match the hub dimensions. 

http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/

Bob

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Woodys does very high quality work, but be aware they have a particular fondness for hugely thick spokes (which adds a lot of weight for no discernible benefit imho).  I would think that with a bit of fiddling around with spacers and bearing sizes that you could get almost any spoked sumo wheelset to work.  Most tend to be tube-type which is a drag, but if you are really motivated you can seal them up or fit a Tubliss kit. Sumo spoke wheels are pretty light.  I haven't weighed a pair, but I bet most are lighter than stock cast ducati wheels.
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