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"daddy" wrote in message news I'd like to try building my own wheel sets. Maybe start off easy with "adjusting" existing wheel sets, before plowing into an actual build. Any recommendations as to a truing stand? go with a Park TS-2? I'm still building wheels with an upside down bicycle. Greg -- Ticket******* tax tracker: http://ticketmastersucks.org/tracker.html Dethink to survive - Mclusky |
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I'd like to try building my own wheel sets. Maybe start off easy with
"adjusting" existing wheel sets, before plowing into an actual build. Any recommendations as to a truing stand? go with a Park TS-2? any good links on the "how to's?" I'm not worried one bit about the challenge. I'd really like to learn how to build your own.... TIA Daddy |
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G.T. wrote:
I'm still building wheels with an upside down bicycle. That's one big-ass, cumbersome spoke wrench! |
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daddy wrote: I'd like to try building my own wheel sets. Maybe start off easy with "adjusting" existing wheel sets, before plowing into an actual build. Any recommendations as to a truing stand? go with a Park TS-2? _ You don't really need a truing stand, but if you are going to splurge, the Park one is nice and sturdy. I tried the minoru ones and while they do work, I found getting the offset correct for rear wheels difficult. Do invest in a good set of spoke wrenches, don't try building wheels with those cheesy round all-in-one spoke wrenchs. any good links on the "how to's?" I'm not worried one bit about the challenge. I'd really like to learn how to build your own.... - See Sheldon Brown's excellent tutorial on the subject. google sheldon brown wheelbuilding Building good wheels is actually pretty easy if you take your time. _ Booker C. Bense |
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Booker C. Bense wrote:
In article , daddy wrote: I'd like to try building my own wheel sets. Maybe start off easy with "adjusting" existing wheel sets, before plowing into an actual build. Any recommendations as to a truing stand? go with a Park TS-2? _ You don't really need a truing stand, but if you are going to splurge, the Park one is nice and sturdy. I tried the minoru ones and while they do work, I found getting the offset correct for rear wheels difficult. Do invest in a good set of spoke wrenches, don't try building wheels with those cheesy round all-in-one spoke wrenchs. any good links on the "how to's?" I'm not worried one bit about the challenge. I'd really like to learn how to build your own.... - See Sheldon Brown's excellent tutorial on the subject. google sheldon brown wheelbuilding Building good wheels is actually pretty easy if you take your time. I have a junky old Minaura (sp?) stand that was cheap and works great. I eventually picked up a dishing tool for $5 at a swap meet. The Park spoke wrenches are nice too. Shawn |
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"D T W .../\..." wrote in message
news:xUVhi.2442$Nw5.1799@trndny04... http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html -- That's definitely a great place to start. I have a Park TS-2, and it is definitely worth the money. Whatever you get, mount it onto a solid, heavy base. That will keep the stand from moving around. You need to align the stand, and an OK way of doing it is to get a known good wheel and use it as a reference. Try building a wheel. What you could do for starters is replace an existing rim with the same rim. Use the old spokes and nipples. Cost is only that of a new rim. Or you could dismantle and put back together an old rim. Figure out the lacing from the link above. Thread each nipple down the same amount, then learn to be patient about going around and tightening each nipple the same amount until you start to get tension. After that, you tension down and check both the dishing (radial too). Use another good wheel as a reference point for tension. Remember that the tension is greater on one side than the other for some wheels (such as rear wheels and disc brake front wheels). Also remember that the dish isn't always the same; some bikes require an offset, while others require none. |
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daddy wrote:
I'd like to try building my own wheel sets. Maybe start off easy with "adjusting" existing wheel sets, before plowing into an actual build. Any recommendations as to a truing stand? go with a Park TS-2? any good links on the "how to's?" I'm not worried one bit about the challenge. I'd really like to learn how to build your own.... TIA Daddy You can use your bike...uncomfortable. Or use a truing stand...much better. I have a TS-2 and build a fair amount of wheels for myself and my friends. Wheelbuilding for me is an "In the moment." or "Zen" experience. I've been doing it for ten years and still find it rewarding and relaxing, and a good source of free beer! I really like the Spokey Spoke wrench as it grips the nipple on three corners. It's cheap too at about $9 US. I really want the DT $50 pro model but I'm easily distracted by shiny objects. Sheldon brown is a good source for free info. I've found the wheel building chapter in Lennard Zinn's book to be easy to follow. If you want the rocket science info get "The Bicycle Wheel" by Jobst Brandt. As you lace the wheel slide your thumbnail up each spoke until it contacts the threads and screw the nipple down until it touches it. A nipple driver is a cool tool to have for this but again not necessary. This sets your starting point. I've tried linseed oil to lube the threads and have settled on Wheelsmith spoke prep as the best. I know it's a wheel builder's crutch but I'm a gimp anyway. Put just a drop of oil at each eyelet where the nipple comes through. Then put the wheel in the truing stand and starting at the valve hole turn each nipple 1/2 turn at a time to build tension keeping the wheel laterally and radially true as you go. This saves a bunch of work and hassle later trying to true the wheel. I usually run about 110 to 120 kgf (Kilograms of force) on the drive side of rear wheels or the disc side of front wheels. You can use a tensiometer or pluck the spokes and gauge tension by tone (compare to a good wheel). Stress relieve the wheels as Jobst or Sheldon prescribe and final true and tension. Go ride!!! Mike |
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daddy wrote:
I'd like to try building my own wheel sets. Maybe start off easy with "adjusting" existing wheel sets, before plowing into an actual build. Any recommendations as to a truing stand? go with a Park TS-2? any good links on the "how to's?" I'm not worried one bit about the challenge. I'd really like to learn how to build your own.... TIA Daddy I use my turbo trainer and a couple of plastic tubes as spacers to pack out the QR with L shape cutout from a plastic bottle filled with heavy tools sat on the table I use to move up to the rim to check for trueness. Don't do many wheels though so didn't want to spend any money on it. Works OK for me. G |
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On Jul 1, 7:19 pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
G.T. wrote: I'm still building wheels with an upside down bicycle. That's one big-ass, cumbersome spoke wrench! Hee hee hee! /s Yay! |
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