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- Thread starter clockworkgazz
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Aye, I agree...
If I can do it - pretty much anyone can.
I used this ebook to learn, and I'm pretty sure that I won't be the only one on here that has.
£9 very well spent in my opinion as you get free updates for life once you've bought it.
It also includes instructions on how to build your own jig and dishing tool which has saved me about £100 and is sturdier and way more flexible in its applications than most shop-bought ones - it works with any sized wheel and I made my own attachments for building/truing a Maverick 24/7 hub.
http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php
If I can do it - pretty much anyone can.
I used this ebook to learn, and I'm pretty sure that I won't be the only one on here that has.
£9 very well spent in my opinion as you get free updates for life once you've bought it.
It also includes instructions on how to build your own jig and dishing tool which has saved me about £100 and is sturdier and way more flexible in its applications than most shop-bought ones - it works with any sized wheel and I made my own attachments for building/truing a Maverick 24/7 hub.
http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php
old_coyote_pedaller
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I agree with Eck and Andy(mistermonkeywrench) that it's not too hard, mainly requires patience and taking your time.
Prior to building my wheels with Mavic rims and Hope hubs, I'd already changed the rims on 2 wheels which allowed me to learn the process of truing and tensioning a wheel. Changing a rim just involves taping new rim to old them transfer the spokes over followed by truing/tensioning.
Building from scratch I used some wheelbuilding "how to" articles in an old MTB mag from the early '90's and more info on Sheldon Brown's site.
Think I'll buy the Wheelpro wheelbuilding book though as well, meant to do it ages ago but put it off.
Prior to building my wheels with Mavic rims and Hope hubs, I'd already changed the rims on 2 wheels which allowed me to learn the process of truing and tensioning a wheel. Changing a rim just involves taping new rim to old them transfer the spokes over followed by truing/tensioning.
Building from scratch I used some wheelbuilding "how to" articles in an old MTB mag from the early '90's and more info on Sheldon Brown's site.
Think I'll buy the Wheelpro wheelbuilding book though as well, meant to do it ages ago but put it off.
velomaniac
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Even incompetent me has built a couple of wheels that have not expoded yet. Requires patience and possibly a bit of perfectionist leanings so why I've pulled it off is beyond me
I'm home now, still a bit tired hopefully get out on the bike at the weekend.
Last week I did this...
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/102130341
2 cat 2 climbs, 2 cat 4's and 5 cat 5's - we started at sea level and the bottom of this valley was around 700 ft up.
Also did this on an electric bike ...
This one is for Zigzag....
I didn't do these....
the work part was looking at stuff like this...
Last week I did this...
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/102130341
2 cat 2 climbs, 2 cat 4's and 5 cat 5's - we started at sea level and the bottom of this valley was around 700 ft up.
Also did this on an electric bike
...
This one is for Zigzag....
I didn't do these....
the work part was looking at stuff like this...
jimihendrix
MacRetro Rider
Looks great Dave
Especially the one second from the left
Especially the one second from the left
