Tried my hand at building a wheel to see if i could. It didn’t go well, but it was a solid learning experience.
by -Little-death-
Tried my hand at building a wheel to see if i could. It didn’t go well, but it was a solid learning experience.
by -Little-death-
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Pulled some spokes off an old wheel and just hoped they’d fit. They seemed okay but 3 spokes were too long and wouldn’t get tension. I got the lacing pattern down but could not true the wheel to a reasonable level. Bad spokes, using seat post collar as nipple tool. Stripped and damaged the nipples. Set myself up for failure. Next time I will mentally prepare and get the right stuff and do it all in a nice open space.
trial and error is an important part of the learning process
good on you for taking action and being open-minded about it.
Jim Langley is the man. I’ve built many wheels following his guide. Highly recommended! https://youtu.be/XUqul03hbZ8?si=rkPZLiGdyNgm6dyC
This has inspired me. I have rims, my hubs are on their way. Next is the spoke calculator.
Anyone here who has built wheels with dura ace njs hubs got any first hand tips?
As a younger man I used to build PCs. Back when anything you could buy was a plain beige box. When overclocking was a thing that could improve performance significantly.
Now theres no need.
I dont even change my flats anymore. Just go to my trusted guy at my lbs and give him the business. I’ve been going to him for 40 years.
So I respect you learning thr process but as a married guy in his 50s I’ll just buy a wheel or have my lbs guy build it for me.