Where can I find a wheel building course?
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youtube... seriously... have a search... it's not that hard and there are heaps of good websites etc which show you all you will need to know.
I honestly think wheelbuilding in the modern age is not the "art" the oldsters make out it once was/is - modern rims make it easy.
I honestly think wheelbuilding in the modern age is not the "art" the oldsters make out it once was/is - modern rims make it easy.
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Agreed. There are loads of websites and internet material to get you well underway.
After trueing my wheels using the bike as a trueing stand for about 15 years I bought a proper stand and a dishing stick last year and taught myself how to lace up the spokes and build wheels from scratch.
With a trueing stand and a bit of patience you can build up a great set of wheels. It's a good idea to get hold of a old/cheap wheel to start with and practice taking it apart and rebuilding it.
Getting an even tension is the only part that requires any 'skill' or finesse, but even that isn't too tricky.
I actually find it very relaxing building wheels, in the lounge with a cup of tea and the TV on.
I found the guide on gil-m's website very useful:
http://www.thecycleshed.co.uk/wheelbuilding.html
After trueing my wheels using the bike as a trueing stand for about 15 years I bought a proper stand and a dishing stick last year and taught myself how to lace up the spokes and build wheels from scratch.
With a trueing stand and a bit of patience you can build up a great set of wheels. It's a good idea to get hold of a old/cheap wheel to start with and practice taking it apart and rebuilding it.
Getting an even tension is the only part that requires any 'skill' or finesse, but even that isn't too tricky.
I actually find it very relaxing building wheels, in the lounge with a cup of tea and the TV on.
I found the guide on gil-m's website very useful:
http://www.thecycleshed.co.uk/wheelbuilding.html
Here's a collection of wheel building sites i have come across whilst considering building my first wheelset recently, in no particular order. http://www.thecycleshed.co.uk/wheelbuilding.html
http://www.troubleshooters.com/bicycles ... olarityHub
http://icelord.net/bike/ArtOfWheelbuilding.pdf
http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/search ... ing%20Tips
http://www.bbinstitute.com/BM5%20chap%2017.pdf
http://spokeanwheel.110mb.com/lacingcf.htm
http://www.earleyoung.com/wordpress/?m=200809
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/spocalc.htm
http://www.troubleshooters.com/bicycles ... olarityHub
http://icelord.net/bike/ArtOfWheelbuilding.pdf
http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/search ... ing%20Tips
http://www.bbinstitute.com/BM5%20chap%2017.pdf
http://spokeanwheel.110mb.com/lacingcf.htm
http://www.earleyoung.com/wordpress/?m=200809
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/spocalc.htm
