SrDavo,
I've done some extensive research on those things on the web and you just answered the major Q I had. Thanks!
Where would I be able to get a rim like that local? I still don't fully understand your mod to beef it up, but you sure look like you know what your doing. Comming along nice! What would you say you have into it?
I've seen plans using forks from 10 speeds, got to keep it under a 15 degree rake tho!