1961 Claud Butler Super Coureur #9081 (Entente cordiale)

[NeilM]

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Dropped off for tensioning!

That's the best bit of wheel building... old frame, couple of pencils and a few rubber bands, jobs done.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Re:

Dropped off for tensioning!

That's the best bit of wheel building... old frame, couple of pencils and a few rubber bands, jobs done.

Morning Neil,
Yes, sorry to disappoint, I’ve promised myself this will be the last set I farm out. I just don’t have time to teach myself how to do this and get the bike finished for 60’s-70’s themed August RBotM.

I’ve bought myself a stand and the very next wheel I work on will be tensioned by me (I’ll do a thread as I progress)
Any hints and tips will of course be gratefully received.

 

[NeilM]

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I find lacing the tiresome part of the job, especially if I am trying to line up rim logos and valve holes and logos on the hubs and such.

My only tip on tensioning is keep everything even until you need to tighten spokes to keep things true, and even then try to put as little extra tension on any one (more usually three) spoke(s) as possible, and if it all goes completely wrong, back off the nipples and start again... tomorrow.

 

[allenh]

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I find lacing the tiresome part of the job, especially if I am trying to line up rim logos and valve holes and logos on the hubs and such.

My only tip on tensioning is keep everything even until you need to tighten spokes to keep things true, and even then try to put as little extra tension on any one (more usually three) spoke(s) as possible, and if it all goes completely wrong, back off the nipples and start again... tomorrow.

I actually enjoy the lacing, I do it with a cuppa sat in front of the telly.

And yes that's exactly how I tension, as evenly as possible in small turn increments, don't be scared to admit you've cocked it up and back things off, it's far too easy to get get the rim out of true vertically.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Re:

I find lacing the tiresome part of the job, especially if I am trying to line up rim logos and valve holes and logos on the hubs and such.

My only tip on tensioning is keep everything even until you need to tighten spokes to keep things true, and even then try to put as little extra tension on any one (more usually three) spoke(s) as possible, and if it all goes completely wrong, back off the nipples and start again... tomorrow.

I actually enjoy the lacing, I do it with a cuppa sat in front of the telly.

And yes that's exactly how I tension, as evenly as possible in small turn increments, don't be scared to admit you've cocked it up and back things off, it's far too easy to get get the rim out of true vertically.

I agree, there is something about lacing I find relaxing, and you get a great feeling of accomplishment when you finish it. Just need to master the tensioning...... :?

 

[Peachy!]

Salmon coloured 4 spot Mafac repro’s from Koolstop arrived today, beautiful.
Quick guide to swapping them out if anyone out there is interested;

1. Hold the old pads in a vice and gently ease off the aluminium holder with a small screwdriver.


2. Next push the new pad into the holder, this might only go in a few mm.
3. Whilst supporting both the pad and holder between thumb & forefinger, slowly & carefully close up your vice.


4. Easy peasy!

 

[Jamiedyer]

That's great, thanks for posting.
My Racers have had a nos set of nice and soft Mafac pads which should wear well but will watch how you get on with these.

Jamie

 

[Peachy!]

That's great, thanks for posting.
My Racers have had a nos set of nice and soft Mafac pads which should wear well but will watch how you get on with these.

Jamie

I’ll keep you posted (once I start riding this one)
I did buy some cheap all in one pad/holder replacements just in case these Koolstops didn’t arrive on time... I’m glad they did, as they look so much better!

 

[Peachy!]

Brakes mounted, cables run, can’t do anything else other than tidy my tools whilst I wait for the wheels..... :cry:

 

[Peachy!]

Whoop! Whoop! They’re in the boot, so its game on!