tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post2065208981583663462..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: The "Other Bike" Project: UpdateGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-63266654801653579412010-12-09T21:04:59.526-05:002010-12-09T21:04:59.526-05:00@Errin: Thanks for checking out the blog!
The rim...@Errin: Thanks for checking out the blog!<br /><br />The rim strip only has to keep the tube inside from (a) chafing on anything, like spoke nipples, sharp edges inside the rim, etc, and (b) from protruding out any drilled or machined in holes in the rim, like spoke drilling holes, or as in this case, weight savings "windows".<br /><br />So, if a ribbon is strong enough, it can be used on the ultra-wide snow bike rims. Usually the ribbons are secured by tape where the ends overlap and then you are good to go. <br /><br />Many commercially available rim strips are fabric, with the most prominent example being Velox rim tape. <br /><br />The fun thing about the Rolling Darryl rims and others like it is that you can have fun with colors and patterns for rim strips which will show through the "windows" in the rim as you ride.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-57229566271153529322010-12-09T19:38:00.663-05:002010-12-09T19:38:00.663-05:00I have a question about the holes on the rims. I s...I have a question about the holes on the rims. I see a previous post about using fabric to cover the holes, but what do you use on the inside? Just layers of duct tape to keep the tube in? I've never seen a rim like that before but it looks so awesome!<br /><br />I was leaning towards the complete Mukluk, but a custom wheel build might be in order now. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />ErrinErrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871054408733338181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-44356691108689290432010-12-07T21:09:30.779-05:002010-12-07T21:09:30.779-05:00@ Cornbread: I think you know some of the guys th...@ Cornbread: I think you know some of the guys that are putting this on? <br /><br />http://bikedecorah.blogspot.com/2010/12/big-ones-need-lovin-too.html<br /><br />Not sure if it is just for Pugsleys or all fat bikes...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433442756453880238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-80067319795294929402010-12-07T14:23:03.325-05:002010-12-07T14:23:03.325-05:00@Cornbread: Thanks man! I am stoked too. I hope to...@Cornbread: Thanks man! I am stoked too. I hope to use the bike alot, not only in winter, but during the rest of the year too. Look out sand! Here I come!Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-36068475479656691712010-12-07T14:21:14.452-05:002010-12-07T14:21:14.452-05:00Snow bikes are so rad. Reading your updates is 1)...Snow bikes are so rad. Reading your updates is 1) fueling my desire to own one and 2) making me consider a snow bike event. Thanks for spreading the love!Cornbreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915061105465487137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-64622907890961935362010-12-07T13:09:44.259-05:002010-12-07T13:09:44.259-05:00@Charly Tri: Yeah, but.....I won't be buying a...@Charly Tri: Yeah, but.....I won't be buying another snow bike/fat bike hub ever in my lifetime, most likely. ;>) Plus, all that flex and offset stuff doesn't mean a thing on snow, but off road? I think it will then. Using your logic, a six inch travel full suspension rig doesn't need strong rims either. But it does, as we all know. The Mukluk isn't just about snow. <br /><br />As for the link, the Fargo is something this blog gets hammered on for hits, and that and drop bar stuff is going to have its own pages. All the bike stuff goes to Twenty Nine Inches, where it belongs.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-40791132716894986192010-12-07T12:55:36.374-05:002010-12-07T12:55:36.374-05:00That hub is huge (and heavy) having felt it myself...That hub is huge (and heavy) having felt it myself. high quality stuff though.<br /><br />2 things:<br /><br />-The Uma rims are hugely popular, but I can flex the rim in my hands easily. That flex isn't much of an issue when combined with the 4" tires. I would argue the same about 170mm hubs and 135 offset (both have extensive Uma use). I would much rather be able to find economical hubs for wheel builds than be stuck to just a couple of choices. <br /><br />-Also, why do you have a link at the top left of your blog to your conclusions about the Salsa Fargo and not all the other bikes you test?Charly Trihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671621186016277975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-23609962899431644072010-12-07T10:27:32.855-05:002010-12-07T10:27:32.855-05:00That stuff is so cool. And yes, THAT is a hub. W...That stuff is so cool. And yes, THAT is a hub. WOW! I want one for sand and desert riding...Google The Mojave Road for instance. Or maybe a tour of Death and Panamint Valleys.<br /><br />Nice.grannygearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896238587895388993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-78791838564836876322010-12-07T08:46:48.960-05:002010-12-07T08:46:48.960-05:00go to any fabric store and get a heavy cotton or s...go to any fabric store and get a heavy cotton or silk ribbon. you can even get fuzzy fabrics for a way cool look. can you say pink cammo. cut to width then secure with a foot of quality tape. No need to use sticky rim tape as after the first dirty ride it doesn't look all that good anymore from everything sticking to it.Lance H Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14541955323156650328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-19166768753517688362010-12-07T08:33:33.673-05:002010-12-07T08:33:33.673-05:00A buddy of mine is using the red plaid duct tape a...A buddy of mine is using the red plaid duct tape as a rim strip on his rims. It looks way coolGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061446664026209949noreply@blogger.com