04-04-2020, 07:14 AM
(04-04-2020, 06:12 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: This could also cause more rust over time and weaken the spokes , moisture will find it's way into the rims. Unless EVERYTHING is stainless steel.
On mine, after grinding and filing the burrs, I sealed the spoke/nuts area with marine type silicone so that water or any foreign matter cannot get inside or air leaked outside.
However, for spoke tightening if required, it will take more time to perform the job.
It was already partially rusty under the rim-belt, I guess water found its way in when I washed the bike. My bike is a 2017 model year.
Note: the conversion is worthwhile and I do not have any regret.
Now that we have plenty of time, I will write in detail the whole conversion process and post it.