I'm considering a 21" front wheel and wondered if anyone knows if it's possible to lace a 21" rim to my stock front hub. Has anyone done this? Any vendor names or links for a rim and spokes would be appreciated.

 

I did it with an 18", I would think it would work as long as the spoke count is the same, got my stuff from Drag Specialties.

 

yeah you can, forgot the name of the co, but they will drill any size rim you want to match your spoke count and pattern. sorry, been a while since ive dealt w/spoked rims.

 

I have done several, just have to make sure the rim is for a 40 spoke cross 4 pattern, Drag has them in steel, Excell and Acront have them in aluminum.

Do you know how to lace and true?

 

Thanks for the info. I have an indi 1.5mi up the road who will true it up for me, mount & balance the tire.

 

Therein lies the real question.

Not something that comes easily. However, if you do, there are some really cool patterns u can do with the lacing/spokes.
usually it is cheaper and easier on your head if you just pay for some pre fabbed ones. or hire someone that knows what they are doing to do something special for ya
Not me tho. I am retired LOL

 

When I was a young lad I worked in a bicycle shop and built many a wheel from scratch. My advice would be to leave it to a professional. First of all you need a truing jig, and they don't come cheap. Secondly, your first few wheels will never be as good as someone who has experience and has done it a bunch.

 

I plan to let an experienced indie true it up, I'm just looking for the parts to do it with.

 

Big Guy, did you ever do this? If so I would love to see some pics.