AkuskaUK Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Found this on a friend of a friends FaceBook, says that it is strong enough "Its ok long don't do huge drops" Please could someone shed some light onto WHY you would even think about doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks Swaggy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorp Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 It's cool, looks oldschool Some did it because it requires longer spokes, so if you have some spokes that are too long, this could be the only way to build the wheel withouth buying new spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Snowflaked wheels came about first in the 80's I think. More of a fashion thing than anything and not very strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) stiff as hell,but due to that very prone to failure. i had a wheel i built this way just for fun on my dj bike,it lasted a year,then ALL but 3 pairs of spokes snapped at one time during a landing. funny thing is i even got the rim laying around now,5 years later and its true and round.was a grossmann "the outlaw" rim on a veltec ss hub. Edited March 10, 2014 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 If someone intentionally builds a snowflake pattern as opposed to just using up overly lengthy spokes , how on earth does one even calculate spoke length ? As for the picture - an unusually short fellow ? Seems he's compensating with excessive chain,spoke and brake cable length ! Also , always a joy to see a Base TA 26 frame still rollin' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Oh god that takes me back i love it. I have built a few bmx wheels like that, you don't change the spokes, if you pick the right pair (and take some others out) they find a hole to go in I only ever did the fronts though, they had a tendancy to detonate on a big landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 If someone intentionally builds a snowflake pattern as opposed to just using up overly lengthy spokes , how on earth does one even calculate spoke length ? As for the picture - an unusually short fellow ? Seems he's compensating with excessive chain,spoke and brake cable length ! Also , always a joy to see a Base TA 26 frame still rollin' My biggest regret is never running a rear disc on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Snowflake, old school indeed. I used to have a hope Big Un laced like that, stiff as hell but spokes needed tightening every few rides as they came loose quicker Also , always a joy to see a Base TA 26 frame still rollin' Still got mine in my bedroom, keep meaning to do something with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 in your bedroom or in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsalot Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I loved my TA26. It bunny hopped like a beaut! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Mines still in the garage full built up and neglected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Mines still in the garage full built up and neglected. IMG_1376.JPG Is this your most recent trials bike danny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Shameful isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsalot Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 That needs ridden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Shameful isn't it pretty much! especially if it is just gathering dust too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'd love to own a base again, such awesome little frames! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 in your bedroom or in general? Well, i've not put the idea forward to the wife yet..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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