Finally, I have the makings of a fatbike going on! It all started with an email to my friend Barney who had found some fat rims on his local (Maine) Craigslist. Didn't think much more about it than the usual intrigue. Then one day I shot him an email asking if he'd consider selling them to me. I was a bit surprised that he said yes right away. He sold them to me for what he got them for which was a considerable savings over retail.
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| Vicious Cycles Graceful Fat Sheba 80mm rims |
They are both drilled offset for a typical setup on a Pugsley. Since I plan on running an IGH, one of them would be fine but the other would need some mods for the front.
Barney also had one tire that I got from him as well. Half way there!
A rim that is drilled offset is perfect for an offset drivetrain. However, not so much for a symmetric front wheel. Therefore I laid out to drill some more spoke holes on the opposite side.
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| committed |
I was able to get a promo deal on Sapim Super Spokes so I thought that I would use them in this wheel build. They are so thin yet super strong. They will do their part to keep the wheels as light as they can be giving the components chosen.
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| now drilled for a symmetric wheel |
Drilling the extra 32 spoke holes went well. I did the layout with a rule and square and got them looking good. Then I used an automatic center punch on the marks and drilled them with sequential sized bits on the drill press. Good to go!
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| The frame. Surly Necromancer or Neck Romancer, formally Black Ops Pug |
I plan on building a frame. I have a lot of plans like that. In the meantime I bought this frame so that I can get out there and finally play in the snow like I want to. I really look forward to riding this bike. It should be a blast.
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| The rear dropouts. Decent setup for an IGH |
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| Looks like I got broadsided by a car! |
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| current weight of the GFS rims |
I have laid out for 1.25" holes to pull some weight off of the rims. Plus, you gotta show off the rim tape. I think it looks wicked with all the holes in the rims. If they fall apart, I will start over.
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| change my mind and stop now or go for it? |
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| FAT Goodness |
The latest score was an incredible deal on a Enabler fork and Salsa front hub. What I love the most is that it is drilled for Anything Cages so I can use my PR bags on the fork. Time to start putting it all together.
3 comments:
Very exciting. Looks like a good Sunday winter adventure machine :)
I hope so. I'd be up for some of that riding you are talking about. We'll see how it goes.
Hey, I have a friend in Maine named Barney too. He also mentioned telling a fatbike friend in VT about Moose Brook when he heard I was entered. Coincidence? I think not.
Nice blog. I've been almost thinking about drilling my rims too.
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