tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post4145622303234869859..comments2024-02-14T07:46:50.268-07:00Comments on Big Wheel Building: Berd spokes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-71245892925839662042019-04-30T13:54:16.701-06:002019-04-30T13:54:16.701-06:00I have heard anecdotal tidbits comparing wind resi...I have heard anecdotal tidbits comparing wind resistance of these to other round spokes, but nothing that I'd call science. <br /><br />If you're thinking about these spokes for road wheels, and you're a competitive racer type, that question probably deserves further exploration. <br /><br />On a mountain bike, even if you're at the upper ends in the racing world, knobby tires are going to kill any aero benefit discussion long before it gets to the spokes.MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002777916876297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-81129012284533267422019-03-04T10:57:16.505-07:002019-03-04T10:57:16.505-07:00Thanks for this review and write up! A friend of m...Thanks for this review and write up! A friend of mine got his wheels rebuild with Berd about a year ago. They have been rock-solid and he's quite happy with them. He's fairly big guy and rides mostly cross country but has and has put a lot of mileage on them. They've stayed true. He getting a new set soon as well. I was looking at getting wheels build this these spokes, however, the question I have is has anyone wind-resistance tested these spokes? I like how light they are however, I wonder if there is additional wind drag given the fibrous and non-smooth surface compared to traditional spokes. Maybe that decreases the rotational weight savings, by increasing wind resistance. Curious, no idea if it would be the case. I'm going to message Berd if they've tested that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530615959446375758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-1103336279960145242019-01-28T07:18:02.387-07:002019-01-28T07:18:02.387-07:00No news is good news. Put differently, I have not...No news is good news. Put differently, I have nothing new to say about them, they just keep ticking along. I've had this wheelset on 4 different bikes now, ridden all over the mountain west from low desert to high alpine. I check tension on them every few weeks to ensure things are staying put. But I haven't had to put a wrench to them yet. Sort of impressive given that I've had them on a 170/150mm 29+ FS bike for the past ~8 months, and my backyard trails ain't buff.MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002777916876297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-15294440825531588312019-01-28T01:48:50.932-07:002019-01-28T01:48:50.932-07:00any updates on durability with these wheels?
any updates on durability with these wheels?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929758048240721330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-61262046722332762052018-04-26T12:36:29.359-06:002018-04-26T12:36:29.359-06:00I can't see any reason they wouldn't excel...I can't see any reason they wouldn't excel there. Jeny and I are giving serious thought to touring to Nome next winter. I'd probably relace my current wheels with Berd's if we did.MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002777916876297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-78521242958743515702018-04-25T08:17:51.781-06:002018-04-25T08:17:51.781-06:00These would be interesting for gravel use with tha...These would be interesting for gravel use with that added damping effect. I'll have to keep them in mind for the next wheel build and I look forward to your long term thoughts on them.Neve_r_esthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329919180492986371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-56889097952016177612018-04-19T15:35:35.760-06:002018-04-19T15:35:35.760-06:00What are your thoughts for fatbike wheels, and win...What are your thoughts for fatbike wheels, and winter use, especially Iditarod Trail 1000 miles? I punished myself this year on the ITI with a slightly heavy setup and I think all weight reduction would help there...Toni Lundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05842467508604261945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-88254277206396692512018-04-14T21:54:24.316-06:002018-04-14T21:54:24.316-06:00Good thoughts, Bob. Chamfering the spoke holes, o...Good thoughts, Bob. Chamfering the spoke holes, or at least deburring them, is expected when using these spokes. MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002777916876297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-89392853197743674642018-04-13T09:29:21.155-06:002018-04-13T09:29:21.155-06:00They are flexible in the middle but fairly rigid f...They are flexible in the middle but fairly rigid for ~2" on each end. I think you'd need to remove the cassette regardless. MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002777916876297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-22266532777977709602018-04-13T07:50:44.609-06:002018-04-13T07:50:44.609-06:00Any thoughts on spoke replacement mid ride? I pict...Any thoughts on spoke replacement mid ride? I picture it could be easier to fish one past the cassette? Maybe?<br />Ride a day, then add some more tension?<br /><br />-John BonesOLDDOCTHEDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625911477902042477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-83525482027673151072018-04-13T05:18:31.181-06:002018-04-13T05:18:31.181-06:00Cool. Thanks for info. Will be watching for your...Cool. Thanks for info. Will be watching for your long-term thoughts!JR. Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13363438026042408779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-18979899788800704222018-04-12T11:13:09.962-06:002018-04-12T11:13:09.962-06:00Windup has to be contended with, as with any light...Windup has to be contended with, as with any light spoke. Berd supplies some unconventional tools (with spoke purchase) to solve this.MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002777916876297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943627808770318379.post-57632467461486726542018-04-12T11:02:20.401-06:002018-04-12T11:02:20.401-06:00How much of a problem is spoke wind-up? I can'...How much of a problem is spoke wind-up? I can't seem to find any images that show a way to hold the metal-section of the spoke, either on your write up or on Berd's website. Does the weave of the fabric make wind-up no more of an issue than a standard steel spoke?<br /><br />I can see where you're going with the mention of durability. I could see these being used on my 'schwackin' bike (not so different than your OPP); get a stick caught in the spokes and the wheel might come (slightly) out of true, but without plastic deformation to contend with... Carrying extra spokes could be moot.JR. Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13363438026042408779noreply@blogger.com