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Post by step on Feb 22, 2015 15:28:18 GMT
Dont worry im not going to don the lycra and start dancing round a set of dropped bars.
Decided to learn how to build wheels. Picked up a truing stand, spoke tensioner an a couple of other bits just wondering any one have any tips for building? Also places that sell spoke nipples would be great
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 15:31:01 GMT
Can't help you out but, I'd love a go at building wheels.
Let us know how you get on..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 15:34:14 GMT
Watch loads of youtube clips mate
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Post by jgmu97 on Feb 22, 2015 15:42:48 GMT
ive got the hang of truing wheels now with a spoke key and my dropouts. Sure it would be easier with a proper stand e.t.c
Wouldn't know where to start with wheel building, watch loads of vids. IIRC, my MTB Maintanace book has a couple page spread on wheel building, so it may be worth getting a book too, plenty on the internet though
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Post by step on Feb 22, 2015 23:15:42 GMT
been my thinking, from what ive seen it makes sense i tweaked up my wheels today because the weathers shite out. Quite satisfying though doing it.
Got an old wheel with a damaged rim so im going to see about a new rim and built it up. Cheap rim will be ordered soon me thinks.
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Post by andyr on Feb 23, 2015 8:52:20 GMT
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Post by step on Feb 28, 2015 21:54:30 GMT
Nearly got everything, just waiting on some spoke keys an I need to make a nipple driver  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2015 22:00:59 GMT
Nearly got everything, just waiting on some spoke keys an I need to make a nipple driver Just bought cheap stuff to start with them lol. Will be interesting to hear how you get on. |
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Post by kirky72 on Feb 28, 2015 22:39:54 GMT
Blimey that's a set up the lbs would be proud of.
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Post by step on Feb 28, 2015 23:28:12 GMT
Youve not seen my workshop plans when I move, getting an extension on the garage for it
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 7:59:35 GMT
Youve not seen my workshop plans when I move, getting an extension on the garage for it I officially hate you now  I have to make do with a steel shed that is too short for me to stand up in  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 11:10:37 GMT
Youve not seen my workshop plans when I move, getting an extension on the garage for it I officially hate you now I have to make do with a steel shed that is too short for me to stand up in Don't worry about it steps he hates everyone who's got a bigge shed lol |
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Post by step on Mar 1, 2015 16:03:26 GMT
Sorry! been an ordered a nipple driver (kinky tool) and some nice spoke wrenches.
I've an old cracked wheel its got an OK hub so plan is get a rim with the same ERD which is pretty easy and swap the rim over. Make up a nice little wheel for the turbo trainer that way an use it as a guinea pig to learn on.
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Post by andyr on Mar 1, 2015 17:31:35 GMT
No dishing tool?
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Post by step on Mar 1, 2015 19:37:29 GMT
Not sure I'm going to need one. I can flip flop the wheel to dish it using a known straight rim. If I do need one I'll get the Minoura one as it actually folds down the Park ones are either two bolts to take it apart or a giant bar
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