Where can I buy a 48 Spoke 19" Trials Wheelset in the US

Unicycles and Equipment
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Just wondering how I’d go about getting a 48 spoke wheelset in the US without going out and getting a Torker DX. If anyone has one to sell, I’m pretty interested. I’m 230lbs and recently got into heavier trials/street and am concerned about wheel strength. I’d feel better on a 48. If anyone is interested in a trade, my current wheel is a Profile hub with 145mm Profile cranks. Brushed aluminum rim, Monty White Stripe tire. Nothing wrong with the wheel, I would just like something stronger. Trade+cash is understandable, depending on what it is and what condition it’s in. Besides trades and buying from here, I’m also interested in getting a new one but haven’t been able to find anyone selling them in the US.

-Rico

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UDC has the 48 spoke Nimbus ISIS hub but, they don’t have any rims with 48 holes, only 36. Anyone have experience with this?

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Seems like it’d just be easier to get one of these;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Torker-Unistar-DX-20-Unicycle-w-20-Wheel-Matte-Slate-/190607590623?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c611904df#ht_1074wt_692

Then I’d just need longer cranks(don’t like 125s for street/trials).

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Unless you want to go with a DX you are probably going to have to get something from across the pond. Probably the most bombproof rim out there is the Qu-Ax DB-45 laced up with 48 spokes but really your current wheelset is probably plenty strong.

Do you know what your current rim is? “Brushed aluminium” isn’t a good descriptor other than as a colour. It’s like saying that you have a red car.

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I have a quax 48 spoke wheelset the “bombproof” one but i live in New Zealand. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398035_10150705286022589_530212588_12300074_2117671078_n.jpg i could find out shipping if you’re interested

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Hmm, I am interested but, after a quick check of UPS international shipping rates, $350 to ship it was the lowest I could find. That seems a bit steep to me. Let me know what you find out as far a shipping goes. My zip code is 74006, if that helps.

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I’m not sure what my current rim is. It’s the one that came with the wheelset when I bought it, used. Here’s a pic, if that helps;

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I figured you would have an Alex DX32 but nope, I can’t quite tell but it looks more like a Arrow Racing rim. If it is an Arrow it will has a deeper cross section than other trials rims and a welded join.

Not quite as wide as current rims but über strong. If you are worried about strength it looks like you already have an ideal setup.

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Thanks for the shot of optimism, Eric. I did a little inspecting and found that I had a couple loose spokes so I went through and tightened them all up evenly and it’s not creaking at all now. I think that’s what was making me feel uneasy about it. Eventually I’m going to want a 48 but, I think I’m good for now.

Thanks for the help.

Oh, Mike. I’m going to do some searching in the US. I think that shipping from NZ would break my wallet. Thanks, though.

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48 hole unis here. qu ax. located in montreal canada but listed as us dealer for qu ax as well :slight_smile:

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Thanks.