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C5Alive General Category => C5 Socialising => Topic started by: Karl on 06, August, 2009 - 20:09:13

Title: 16" bicycle wheels wanted
Post by: Karl on 06, August, 2009 - 20:09:13

I am looking for some 16" bicycle wheels, fronts preferred but could use rears if necessary. They are going to be used on an electric vehicle project (not a c5!) so have to be the stronger 28 spoke variety .
Good condition used ones would be okay

Strangely enough I've found two suppliers who can sell me new 20 spoke versions , but no-one seems to be able to supply the 28 spoke ones . Bit frustrating really !

Anyone know of some useful suppliers out there ?

Title: Re: 16" bicycle wheels wanted
Post by: radiomarty on 07, August, 2009 - 10:23:31

I have an old 20 spoke one that you are welcome to should you not find a 28 spoke job.

Title: Re: 16" bicycle wheels wanted
Post by: Karl on 07, August, 2009 - 17:05:10

Quote from: radiomarty on  07, August, 2009  - 10:23:31

I have an old 20 spoke one that you are welcome to should you not find a 28 spoke job.

Thanks for the offer mate, but it really needs to be a 28-spoke job , the 20 spokers aren't strong enough.

Title: Re: 16" bicycle wheels wanted
Post by: Karl on 13, August, 2009 - 17:49:57

I've now found some suitable wheels, they are for the gent that worked on my "Project C5"....

Dropped them off to him today, his mock-up and drawings for a "next generation" c5 are awesome  8)


Once it's closer to completion I'll see if he'll let me put some piccies up here.

Title: Re: 16" bicycle wheels wanted
Post by: Retro Andy on 13, August, 2009 - 22:27:04

I hope you will tell more Karl when i see you at Brooklands in September.

Retro Andy