VM wheelset Black 70

The "Black 70" wheelset is a proven and thermally resilient wheelset for drum braked trikes and velomobiles.

Sturmey Archer drum brake hubs are used in the 70 mm version. Due to the black anodization of the outer surface of the hub, it can radiate more heat than the original X-SD hub. In addition, the hub is extremely resistant to corrosion. While original silver drum brake hubs develop a gray layer of corrosion over time, the anodized hubs remain almost intact even after years of use in summer and winter. Another advantage is that with the anodized hubs there is less corrosion within the spoke holes. This means that the hub bore/spoke fit remains very good. With silver hubs, years of exposure to salt can cause the bore to enlarge and thus reduce the spoke tension.
If the routes to be driven are more mountainous, the total vehicle weight is higher or motor support is installed, we recommend the cooled variants +Black and ++Black wheels. These wheelsets can dissipate significantly more braking heat and thus ensure greater safety on longer descents and higher speeds.

Together with black round spokes Laser and brass spokes from Sapim, these become our tried and tested Ginkgo velomobile wheels.
By using Polyax nipples in conjunction with special nipple washers, the spokes can run more diagonally into the rim. This is necessary when using hubs with large bolt circle diameters.

The spoke tension in our velomobile wheels is chosen to be very high. This is necessary to counteract the expansion of the drum under heavy thermal loads due to braking maneuvers. The very thin laser spokes absorb part of the voltage drop due to their elasticity in the thinner middle section. This and the spoke tension being as uniform and high as possible ensures that the wheels have a high mileage.

To select the right rims, select the appropriate rim and the number of spokes for the variants.
Most rims are tubeless rims. The reason for this is security. If there is a sudden loss of air, the tire bead gets stuck behind the tubeless hump of the rim. This means that the tire cannot jump off the rim so quickly, safe rolling is guaranteed and the rim is protected by the tire.

Of course, our wheelsets can be supplied for use with 12mm and 15mm axles.
The default is 12mm. When used in A7, W9, M9, A9 and other vehicles with 15mm axles, this can simply be specified when ordering.

All wheelsets are built ready to ride. The wheels were pressed and the spokes were stretched. Nothing needs to be re-centered or re-tensioned here.
Of course, a suitable, high-quality rim tape is already installed upon delivery. We always use tubeless straps twice to ensure the highest possible safety.
In addition, a wheel report is included in which the key data of the wheelset such as concentricity, materials used and spoke tensions are recorded. This data is also stored in our company database so that we can quickly provide the appropriate replacement in the event of damage. To identify the wheels, a 4-6 digit serial number is engraved in the rim well near the valve hole.

If you have any questions when selecting a suitable wheelset, we are happy to advise you by email or telephone.

used material:
Hubs: black anodized X-SD drum brake hubs
Spokes: Sapim Laser black
Nipples: black Sapim Polyax brass nipples
If necessary, washers to improve the nipple inclination
Rim tape