Does anyone here build wheels?

[Somew2001]

Does anyone here build wheels? I don’t really trust my local bike shop, and I’m looking to have a front wheel built - it’s an Allintex hub. Thanks for having me in this great forum! I’m looking forward to learning from the experts here.

 

[Stretch79]

Im going to be attempting this myself. You could always do tutorials and learn maybe?

Think it’s a good skill to have and it’s not as bad as it looks

 

[bikeworkshop]

I build wheels professionally, although my colleagues do most of them nowdays - I just stand at the counter talking
Or sit at a computer doing "paperwork"
We charge £50 labour as a rule.

If you're interested diy is quite straightforward, especially front.

There are a series of slightly complicated tasks, starting with calculating spoke length.

But if you approach them one by one, it's a lot of fun, and very rewarding.

Consistency and patience are crucial.

 

[pigman]

I taught myself as a teen using this book. It's more like a pamphlet than a book, but will tell you all you need to know.
As for spoke length, there are a number of Excel spreadsheets out there where you plug in what hubs and rims you have and how many crosses.

 

[novocaine]

Lord Sheldon Brown the great has a very good guide.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html