There is a Rockhopper under there, honest guv
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narcotitlan
Rocky Mountain Fan
Truly excellent job with the Rockhopper - given it a new lease of life for the 2020s!
rmwesley
Retro Guru
Many thanks for all the comments, it really is nice to get a bit of feedback.
@Proto2000 @Frankenorange I've added a few more pics of the wheel jig. I tried to build something P&K Lie quality for Park Tool cost. As it turns out, I couldn't be happier with it. If I had another chance, I'd make a few cosmetic changes, but functionally can't think of any improvements. The design spec was...
1. Absolutely rock solid with zero flex
2. Flexibility to take anything from a BMX wheel up to a fat bike wheel - The plates provide the vertical movement. The rods provide the horizontal movement. It's quick and easy to adjust if you are starting a different sized rim.
3. Simplicity and ease of use - I built in an adjustable ruler and gauges to measure dish whilst in the jig. The original intent was just to get a rough idea of dish, but still remove the wheel to get ultra accurate with a dishing tool. As it turns out the ruler and gauges are just as good as the dishing tool.
4. Parts off the shelf, with no machining - The only parts requiring machining ended up being the brass brackets to hold the hub.
5. Steel base so I could use DTI gauges on magnetic bases.
I've got a parts list & loads more pics of me putting it together if you want to build one yourself.
@Proto2000 @Frankenorange I've added a few more pics of the wheel jig. I tried to build something P&K Lie quality for Park Tool cost. As it turns out, I couldn't be happier with it. If I had another chance, I'd make a few cosmetic changes, but functionally can't think of any improvements. The design spec was...
1. Absolutely rock solid with zero flex
2. Flexibility to take anything from a BMX wheel up to a fat bike wheel - The plates provide the vertical movement. The rods provide the horizontal movement. It's quick and easy to adjust if you are starting a different sized rim.
3. Simplicity and ease of use - I built in an adjustable ruler and gauges to measure dish whilst in the jig. The original intent was just to get a rough idea of dish, but still remove the wheel to get ultra accurate with a dishing tool. As it turns out the ruler and gauges are just as good as the dishing tool.
4. Parts off the shelf, with no machining - The only parts requiring machining ended up being the brass brackets to hold the hub.
5. Steel base so I could use DTI gauges on magnetic bases.
I've got a parts list & loads more pics of me putting it together if you want to build one yourself.
baileyswalk
Retro Newbie
Nice build buddy - just curious about a similar wheel build, does the rs4 accept that cassette as standard?
Frankenorange
Orange 🍊 Fan
Thank you for the extra pics. It looks the bees and a list of parts and dims would be much appreciated.
rmwesley
Retro Guru
Yes it does, works straight out of the box
rmwesley
Retro Guru
I'll fish it out for you and send over. Give me a few days though. Bit manic at the moment.
Prodigal Son
Senior Retro Guru
Love those wheels.
trailstar82
GT Fan
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It’s not often that a truing stand deserves a build thread of its own but I think in this case it’s a necessity.
Kinda feels like when some punk tried to rob crocodile dundee with a flick knife.
Kinda feels like when some punk tried to rob crocodile dundee with a flick knife.
Frankenorange
Orange 🍊 Fan
I was thinking that myself so the thread doesn"t undo and the jig gets the attention it deserves.
