We have a new Office Manager!
Autumn comes to us from the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, where she was Director of Marketing among her many unofficial "hats".
While not a long time cyclist, she enjoys the outdoors, hiking, skiing and camping in the magnificent mountain ranges that tower above and around us. There is always a set of snow chains in the back of her truck. She was a driving force behind getting Beaumont organised to host the first stage ever seen here of the Tour of Redlands this year (2008), and has a good appreciation of the skills it takes to put on an international class cycling event and also to ride one from a spectators view (she thinks cyclists are nuts!).
Her skills and knowledge will be beneficial to us here, and also to our customers and the cyclists who use our products. While her role is simply named, we intend for her to be a driving force behind making sure the paper side of daily business is run efficiently, taking us out to a wider audience with her marketing skills, and running the shipping department (because we like people to be busy!).
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
M5 Hubs
We like to use these hubs. When we are asked for lighter options than DT Swiss hubs, M5 is always the first option mentioned. Front hubs in either a straight pull spoke or regular flanged format, and a rear flanged hub make for a set of hubs that weigh only around 218gm. That's less than a rear DT Swiss 240s hub!
Some of the great things; they follow a no tools concept that makes them very simple to work on, and have a very large diameter rear axle which combines with a very large pawl - ratchet system to make things very stiff. Swapping cassette bodies is simple, and requires no redishing of the wheel. Simple hand tools are available for removing and pressing in bearings, something that can be done in a home workshop.
The flange geometries work very well, very wide front spacing allow of great front wheel lateral stiffness, yet not so wide there could be problems with spokes clearing some beefy carbon fork blades, and the rear hub is optimised for radial non drive rear spoke lacing, giving good balance of tension with a two or three cross drive side lacing. We pick the rims used with an eye to correct spoke lines with these hubs because of their spoke angles, optimising them when needed. If not done, this would lead to local stress on the rims that could cause misshaping leading to cracking, or potential for broken spokes at the threads.
Something we do change from standard, we worked with Phil Wood & Co to have their bearings available for the front hub, a size that was not previously available from them. The rear hub is fitted with Phil Wood & Co bearings also, and we believe that these bearings, from a company with a great history in the use of cartridge bearings for bicycle hub applications, only add to these terrific hubs.
Some of the great things; they follow a no tools concept that makes them very simple to work on, and have a very large diameter rear axle which combines with a very large pawl - ratchet system to make things very stiff. Swapping cassette bodies is simple, and requires no redishing of the wheel. Simple hand tools are available for removing and pressing in bearings, something that can be done in a home workshop.
The flange geometries work very well, very wide front spacing allow of great front wheel lateral stiffness, yet not so wide there could be problems with spokes clearing some beefy carbon fork blades, and the rear hub is optimised for radial non drive rear spoke lacing, giving good balance of tension with a two or three cross drive side lacing. We pick the rims used with an eye to correct spoke lines with these hubs because of their spoke angles, optimising them when needed. If not done, this would lead to local stress on the rims that could cause misshaping leading to cracking, or potential for broken spokes at the threads.
Something we do change from standard, we worked with Phil Wood & Co to have their bearings available for the front hub, a size that was not previously available from them. The rear hub is fitted with Phil Wood & Co bearings also, and we believe that these bearings, from a company with a great history in the use of cartridge bearings for bicycle hub applications, only add to these terrific hubs.
M5 Carbon Rims
M5 clincher carbon rims are coming our way.
With some unique points, like having metal strips buried BENEATH the carbon in the braking areas and spoke nipple seats, these rims have a lot of promise. The two strips buried in the braking areas reinforce the carbon walls against blowout of the from outward pressure caused by the beads when things heat up, and also move heat away and distribute it all around the rim for more efficient cooling. Local heat buildup can cause blowouts, and also rim bowing (via resin softening) in the worst possible place. This can happen on downhills or any time there is a lot of high speed braking, and high speed plus problems don't have great ways to end for the cyclist. These two strips are a great way of answering this issue.
The other strip reinforces the spoke holes, allowing for greater spoke tensions, the bane of most carbon rims. Ever seen blips in the rim walls under the nipple seats? This spreads the load over a larger area, allowing for no local high pressure spots caused by spoke tensions. Another innovative solution that M5 have developed.
Only 38mm rims have been released to date, and we are offering them built with M5's own hubs laced with Sapim CX-Ray spokes, and also DT Swiss 240s hubs laced with DT Swiss Aerolite spokes. Both are good hub/spoke options that we feel offer the most when combined with these great carbon rims.
With some unique points, like having metal strips buried BENEATH the carbon in the braking areas and spoke nipple seats, these rims have a lot of promise. The two strips buried in the braking areas reinforce the carbon walls against blowout of the from outward pressure caused by the beads when things heat up, and also move heat away and distribute it all around the rim for more efficient cooling. Local heat buildup can cause blowouts, and also rim bowing (via resin softening) in the worst possible place. This can happen on downhills or any time there is a lot of high speed braking, and high speed plus problems don't have great ways to end for the cyclist. These two strips are a great way of answering this issue.
The other strip reinforces the spoke holes, allowing for greater spoke tensions, the bane of most carbon rims. Ever seen blips in the rim walls under the nipple seats? This spreads the load over a larger area, allowing for no local high pressure spots caused by spoke tensions. Another innovative solution that M5 have developed.
Only 38mm rims have been released to date, and we are offering them built with M5's own hubs laced with Sapim CX-Ray spokes, and also DT Swiss 240s hubs laced with DT Swiss Aerolite spokes. Both are good hub/spoke options that we feel offer the most when combined with these great carbon rims.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Kinlin's Niobium Rims
We love these rims. That's not a phrase used lightly around here.
Typically just known as "Niobium" (Kinlin call this KLM41) rims, they are made by Kinlin of Taiwan. Now Kinlin isn't a name you hear much of, if at all, but they make custom rims for some of the best known wheel producers in the US, and their stock models are sold under such names as IRD as rims only. The Niobium is actually an alloying element in the aluminum alloy, which offers a nice grain structure and the ability to make very light rims. We weighed some of the first XR-200 (22mm deep) clincher rims at 278gm! There are four models offered, the NbR-19 (19mm deep box section ~ 395gm), XR-200 (22mm deep box section ~ 384gm), XR-270 (27mm deep aero section ~ 430gm) and XR-300 (30mm deep aero section ~ 455gm). There is also a tubular rim TB-25 (25mm deep aero section ~ 440gm). Kinlin also make a regular aluminum alloy (KLR60) clincher rim, the XR-240 (24mm deep aero section ~ 470gm) that makes for great OEM and less expensive wheels. We also carry this rim in 650c diameter, which makes a great wheelset when paired with DT Swiss 240s hubs and Aerolite spokes. All the Kinlin rims we carry are available in a gloss black anodizing, with some models (XR-200, XR-270, XR-300) also available in a polished "silver" clear anodizing. We are the only US importer of this option.
Pictures to follow.
Typically just known as "Niobium" (Kinlin call this KLM41) rims, they are made by Kinlin of Taiwan. Now Kinlin isn't a name you hear much of, if at all, but they make custom rims for some of the best known wheel producers in the US, and their stock models are sold under such names as IRD as rims only. The Niobium is actually an alloying element in the aluminum alloy, which offers a nice grain structure and the ability to make very light rims. We weighed some of the first XR-200 (22mm deep) clincher rims at 278gm! There are four models offered, the NbR-19 (19mm deep box section ~ 395gm), XR-200 (22mm deep box section ~ 384gm), XR-270 (27mm deep aero section ~ 430gm) and XR-300 (30mm deep aero section ~ 455gm). There is also a tubular rim TB-25 (25mm deep aero section ~ 440gm). Kinlin also make a regular aluminum alloy (KLR60) clincher rim, the XR-240 (24mm deep aero section ~ 470gm) that makes for great OEM and less expensive wheels. We also carry this rim in 650c diameter, which makes a great wheelset when paired with DT Swiss 240s hubs and Aerolite spokes. All the Kinlin rims we carry are available in a gloss black anodizing, with some models (XR-200, XR-270, XR-300) also available in a polished "silver" clear anodizing. We are the only US importer of this option.
Pictures to follow.
Contacting Us
It was pointed out that there is no contact and sales information published, so here it is.
Ph: 1-877-4Z-WHEEL
Ph: 1-951-845-5757
FX: 1-951-845-6118
E: info@cherryvalleywheelworks.com
Please note; Cherry Valley Wheelworks, Inc. does not supply the public. We are a importers, wholesale and distribution company. While we welcome technical questions and feedback from anyone, we only accept orders from established bicycle stores, wheel builders, and frame builders with the correct business credentials. We are happy to give quotations for OEM supply also, and will ship our products anywhere in the world except where it contravenes manufacturers distribution agreements in those countries. Having supplied customers in the EEC, Australasia, Asia and the Americas, we have great experience in international shipping and supply needs.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express directly, and will also accept checks drawn on US banks or wire transfers. We do not accept Paypal, Google Checkout, Western Union, or International Money Orders.
We only purchase products from legitimate suppliers/manufacturers, and stand behind our offered products 110%. All our wheels have a 3-year warranty, and crash replacement policies should the unforseeable happen. 95% of our purchasing is on a prior payment basis, giving both competitive purchasing and payment security ability, and allowing us to offer highly competative pricing as a result.
If it's not a Cherry Valley Wheel, it wasn't picked for you.
Ph: 1-877-4Z-WHEEL
Ph: 1-951-845-5757
FX: 1-951-845-6118
E: info@cherryvalleywheelworks.com
Please note; Cherry Valley Wheelworks, Inc. does not supply the public. We are a importers, wholesale and distribution company. While we welcome technical questions and feedback from anyone, we only accept orders from established bicycle stores, wheel builders, and frame builders with the correct business credentials. We are happy to give quotations for OEM supply also, and will ship our products anywhere in the world except where it contravenes manufacturers distribution agreements in those countries. Having supplied customers in the EEC, Australasia, Asia and the Americas, we have great experience in international shipping and supply needs.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express directly, and will also accept checks drawn on US banks or wire transfers. We do not accept Paypal, Google Checkout, Western Union, or International Money Orders.
We only purchase products from legitimate suppliers/manufacturers, and stand behind our offered products 110%. All our wheels have a 3-year warranty, and crash replacement policies should the unforseeable happen. 95% of our purchasing is on a prior payment basis, giving both competitive purchasing and payment security ability, and allowing us to offer highly competative pricing as a result.
If it's not a Cherry Valley Wheel, it wasn't picked for you.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Finally the move is over!
The new premises are set up and running, a long haul from painting and cleaning, to etting up and then cleaning again. Finally we are done though, and normal operations, while only slightly hampered during this time, will now speed ahead. Posts will hopefully be more common now, although getting physical tasks done will take precedence.
We are sorry for any delays and confusion during this time, but feel the results of our efforts will be more than worth the short term pain.
We are sorry for any delays and confusion during this time, but feel the results of our efforts will be more than worth the short term pain.
Monday, April 14, 2008
What have we been doing?
Well, building lots of wheels!
A picture being worth a thousand words;
This is seventy (70) DT Swiss hub boxes and wrappings (sometimes they come packed in the web sleeves). All of them are empty, and show how many wheels we built in March. Actually, the total is higher than that, as it doesn't include the M5, Extralite, Shimano, and Campagnolo hubs we also built up. Total was over 150pr! If you enjoy the math, that's approx. 12.5 wheels per day...
A picture being worth a thousand words;
This is seventy (70) DT Swiss hub boxes and wrappings (sometimes they come packed in the web sleeves). All of them are empty, and show how many wheels we built in March. Actually, the total is higher than that, as it doesn't include the M5, Extralite, Shimano, and Campagnolo hubs we also built up. Total was over 150pr! If you enjoy the math, that's approx. 12.5 wheels per day...
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