Tri/Quad spoke TT wheels with changable axel

willbevan
willbevan Posts: 1,241
edited August 2008 in Workshop
Hi all,

I have seen advertised a while ago a tri or quad spoke on ebay that said it had interchangable axel so it could be used as a front or rear wheel.

Are these readily available from anywhere?

Reason being i would like a tri/quad spoke for the front wheel, and when its windy use that on the back, and use my current 40mm front

Any downsides to them? Are they a lot heavier being meant for the rear wheel?

Thanks

Will
Road - BTwin Sport 2 16s
MTB - Trek Fuel 80
TT - Echelon

http://www.rossonwye.cyclists.co.uk/

Comments

  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Some of the original disc and tri/quad spoke wheels had that feature e.g. Mavic 3G it was easy to achieve as hubs too screw-on sprockets or freewheels but becomes a lot more difficult with a freehub. AFAIK I haven't seen this feature on a new wheel for a number of years and particularly anything that takes a cassette hub.
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  • willbevan
    willbevan Posts: 1,241
    ah right,

    Cheers Monty wont bother looking then
    Road - BTwin Sport 2 16s
    MTB - Trek Fuel 80
    TT - Echelon

    http://www.rossonwye.cyclists.co.uk/
  • pete.whelan
    pete.whelan Posts: 788
    The HED & Specialized tri-spoke front wheels can be changed to a track rear (i.e screw on threaded.)
    Recipe: shave legs sparingly, rub in embrocation and drizzle with freshly squeezed baby oil.

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