Lets have a stab at building some wheels

Carsen80 · Nov 8, 2016

I've never done this before but have always fancied having a go.
The first picture is:-
Two minty fresh M900 XTR hubs with new balls and ceramic grease and one re surfaced cone.
32x 262(front) + 32 x260(rear) DT swiss comp spocks with brass ends.
2 EXAL LX17 26" rims.

The second picture is the two wheels laced up and the third is the front. One spoke is incorrect can you spot it.

All I need now is my truing stand to be delivered and I can finish the job. As this is my first set of wheels I'll be taking them to the local bike shop to be checked and adjusted as necessary.

FSXStumpy · Nov 8, 2016

Wait for a truing stand??? Blasphemy! You've presumably got the frame and fork they're destined for, and a few zip ties will make'em good working truing stands, like this:

Have at'em! Wheelbuilding's fun and rewarding.

J

mattr · Nov 8, 2016

Will you manage to get the dish correct on the back with equal length spokes both sides?
Most Shimano hubs i've built with have needed about 2-3mm difference (from memory) to get it right (built 3x 32 spoke)

Carsen80 · Nov 8, 2016

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I had read something similar about 2 to 3mm difference but according to two online spoke length calculator tools and double checking the rim and hubs measements with a vernier calliper it turns out there was only 1.2 mm difference 259.8 right and 261 left.
I had intended to order 16x261mm and 16x260mm for the wheel but in moment of advent mindedness I ordered 32x260.
I think (hope) I should get away with it.

bikey :) · Nov 8, 2016

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A real truing stand - very posh! I use the brake blocks as truing guides, with blobs of blue tack stuck on top to gauge roundness. For even tension, just ping the spokes and listen to the tone.

Lets have a stab at building some wheels

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