Topic: One of my Buchanan Rims are done

[JWilde]

This is not me holding it: Im brown LOL

I cant wait to get my hands on these wheels to get them on my bike!

[flybox1]

Should have had that hub vapor blasted by Noblehops before it was laced to something so nice. 
Looks half-done, imo.

[Scott S]

 Still looks damn good though. One of these days I'll quit messing around with vintage mag wheels and have a set of lightweight wire wheels built.

 Been thinking about that for my next 550 project: lightweight wheels, upgraded suspension, brakes, etc. Focus on handling and stopping.

[riffman12]

that leopard print shirt doe

[JWilde]

Should have had that hub vapor blasted by Noblehops before it was laced to something so nice. 
Looks half-done, imo.

But if youve seen my bike youd know the way that rim came out fits exactly to the "mad max" worn look of it. I dont want ANYTHING on the bike too polished.

[JWilde]

that leopard print shirt doe

HAHA. its from my line. I only make 2 or 3 of a kind and sell them for top dollar. The floral shirt sold for $575. Youll see an athlete in it soon.

[754]

The Excels look great

You could probably. Still mask the bearings and vapor blast the hub,don't think it will hurt the stainless spokes..

[strynboen]

now put some Flintstone tires on.....

[grcamna2]

The Excels look great

You could probably. Still mask the bearings and vapor blast the hub,don't think it will hurt the stainless spokes..

Yeah,
They build solid wheels

[754]

I would cleaning if he can..although I run a pretty ratty unclean bike.. If he ends up cleaning the bike up..it's already. Done... If he let's it get a bit of grunge initial he gets the. Other look... Can go both ways.. But very hard to clean it up on the bike..

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

The Excels look great

You could probably. Still mask the bearings and vapor blast the hub,don't think it will hurt the stainless spokes..

Agreed, Frank.  After that kind of investment, I would vapor blast the hub.  It'll give a nice, even matte finish.  The freshly finished rim and shiny spokes do not say dystopia to me.  Are you going to distress the rim and spokes?

[JWilde]

The Excels look great

You could probably. Still mask the bearings and vapor blast the hub,don't think it will hurt the stainless spokes..

Hmmm. I will consider it but like i mentioned, I dont want the wheels looking too clean. Remember my bike has a "deconstructed" look. Photo below:

[JWilde]

I would cleaning if he can..although I run a pretty ratty unclean bike.. If he ends up cleaning the bike up..it's already. Done... If he let's it get a bit of grunge initial he gets the. Other look... Can go both ways.. But very hard to clean it up on the bike..

Remember, my bike is this - in the link below. Not too polished

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGaL7uotCV5/?taken-by=janus_jeffrey_wilde

[754]

Sorry I won't do the Instagram..but have seen your bike..way cleaner than mine which has not been washed in 3000+ miles and about nine months.
 But what I was trying to tell from experience,  is that if you clean the hub, you have choice of two looks.. Don't clean it..you only have grunge look..

[JWilde]

Sorry I won't do the Instagram..but have seen your bike..way cleaner than mine which has not been washed in 3000+ miles and about nine months.
 But what I was trying to tell from experience,  is that if you clean the hub, you have choice of two looks.. Don't clean it..you only have grunge look..

In that case. my preference is .pristine spokes and rim, tattered hubs. I cant debate my choice and tastes anymore. Of course I realize ppl do things differently, and how it is, is how I want it.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Of course I realize ppl do things differently, and how it is, is how I want it.

That is all that really matters. Enjoy your wheels.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Looks nice.
I have thought about going to Excel rims before. How much weight savings is there from stock?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Looks nice.
I have thought about going to Excel rims before. How much weight savings is there from stock?

Good question.  I haven't measured the different weights but by feel they are significantly lighter than stock.

[Tews19]

Oh man, BROWN??? lol. I like your humor. You are on the right forum that's for sure. The rim does look nice

[suprafabs]

I like!!

[JWilde]

Oh man, BROWN??? lol. I like your humor. You are on the right forum that's for sure. The rim does look nice

Thanks! They laced the rim in a ridiculously short amount of time

[JWilde]

Thinking about what you guys said. I just might have the hubs blasted while Buchanans still have them. Can this be done with the wheel intact? or will they have to disassemble them?

[Duke McDukiedook]

754 gave you the answer on reply #6.

[JWilde]

754 gave you the answer on reply #6.

Overlooked that. Thanks.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

754 gave you the answer on reply #6.

No worries.  I answered this also in the related thread on the Open Board.