Suggestions.......Wheel Building.... - Page 8

weisan · #**106** 03-18-2016, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I agree..but if the stuff was essentially free...

And I want to stick it to Mavics...

weisan · #**107** 03-18-2016, 05:58 AM

...and in case anyone saw this and started running out to do the same, I state my usual disclaimer:

oldpotatoe · #**108** 03-18-2016, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by weisan

And I want to stick it to Mavics...

I haven't built a wheel using mavic rims for probably 2-3 years. If somebody sends me hubs and rims, and they happen to be Mavic, I will but I won't 'sell' a mavic rim/wheel..

weisan · #**109** 03-18-2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I haven't built a wheel using mavic rims for probably 2-3 years. If somebody sends me hubs and rims, and they happen to be Mavic, I will but I won't 'sell' a mavic rim/wheel..

Sure...especially since we have an abundance of other choices and options...but as you know, I get these stuff dirt cheap and it's all part of my schooling.

I am gonna get creative with this Shamal rim here...like I did with the Mavics...stick it to C.

AngryScientist · #**110** 03-18-2016, 06:30 AM

you're on a wheelbuilding roll W!

i've got all the makings of a new set of wheels in the basement. supposed to snow on Sunday here!! so it may be scotch drinking, wheelbuilding time!

cachagua · #**111** 03-18-2016, 12:18 PM

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...Drilled holes from the top... stainless steel washer between nipples and the inserts... spoke tension up to 100-110 without any issue... Obviously, this is a "fun test"...

That's the spirit! Now that I don't do it professionally any more, all the wheels I build are experiments, and all are fun.

And, as you say -- then ya get to ride them. Special bonus.

weisan · #**112** 03-18-2016, 04:14 PM

"Honey! Can you check to make sure our dental policy is still current?"

All system go. Test completed. Passed.

cacha pal, thanks for your encouragement.

Angry pal, what you got in the wok?

AngryScientist · #**113** 03-18-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by weisan

Angry pal, what you got in the wok?

Nothing too exotic.

(R)
-kinlin xr-300, silver, 32h
-hope road hub (purple !)
-wheelsmith spokes, silver (my new favorite)
-sapim locking nipples

(F)
-kinlin xr-270, silver, 32h
-record hub, black
-wheelsmith spokes, silver
-sapim locking nipples

weisan · #**114** 03-18-2016, 04:36 PM

Very cool!!!

Speaking of Kinlin, I just passed up on a set of XR270 and 300 rims last week...they were brand new, still in wraps, will probably cost me $5 each

Just felt like I don't need another set of 32h wheels at that time...

As you can see, I do have a wheel "issue"...

And that's not counting the wheels that are already on the bikes!

why...why...why...do I ever get into wheel-building?

oldpotatoe · #**115** 03-19-2016, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by weisan

Sure...especially since we have an abundance of other choices and options...but as you know, I get these stuff dirt cheap and it's all part of my schooling.

I am gonna get creative with this Shamal rim here...like I did with the Mavics...stick it to C.

Gotta try this next..Crow's foot lacing..needs to be divisible by 3..18(9 each side), 24(12 each side), 36(18 per side)..and higher counts, overlap spokes.

sparky33 · #**116** 03-19-2016, 07:16 AM

Is it generally easier to learn wheel building on a wheel with more spokes? Why?
Turns out I inherited a nice Park stand and tensionometer from a pal, so this could happen.

weisan · #**117** 03-19-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky33

Is it generally easier to learn wheel building on a wheel with more spokes? Why?
Turns out I inherited a nice Park stand and tensionometer from a pal, so this could happen.

Yes.
Because you have more spokes to play with in making minor adjustments to reach final alignment.

The best advice I have received and would pass on to you or anyone thinking about getting into wheel building: Go for it, don't wait!

You will only get better with time and practice. There's no other shortcut or magical portion.

There are many books or online resources that show you step-by-step but the one I have chosen is Roger Musson's online book (PDF):
http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php

Gummee · #**118** 03-19-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by weisan

The best advice I have received and would pass on to you or anyone thinking about getting into wheel building: Go for it, don't wait!

this

Its not rocket science.

Get the lacing right.
Take your time and do things evenly the whole way round

Presto! Round and true wheels!

There may be more steps involved, but you get the idea

M

weisan · #**119** 03-19-2016, 07:55 PM

My least favorite part of the process....

Mark McM · #**120** 03-21-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by weisan

Very cool!!!

Speaking of Kinlin, I just passed up on a set of XR270 and 300 rims last week...they were brand new, still in wraps, will probably cost me $5 each

Just felt like I don't need another set of 32h wheels at that time...

Don't walk away from the 32 hole XR 300 so fast. If you wanted something a little more exotic you could make a 24 spoke rear wheel in a G3 (triplet) lacing pattern by lacing it to 32 hold rear hub, and skipping every other hole on the NDS.