Ticker Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hi i just wondered if anyone could help me.I am looking for a website or somewhere that gives you a step by step guide on how to build a wheel.I have a old wheel that i want to try and learn on, and then hopefully build a new wheel up.Thanks Ticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 OBM's guide is pretty good..WHEEL BUILDING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticker Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) OBM's guide is pretty good..WHEEL BUILDINGThanks a lot i've just had a quick read I hope its as easy as he says it is. I will have a go with my old wheel when i get home from school. My wheel is a 32 hole i think it wants to be three cross does this make a lot of difference to how you lace it up i.e how many spaces you leave between each spoke? cheers. Edited September 28, 2007 by Ticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Neal Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks a lot i've just had a quick read I hope its as easy as he says it is. I will have a go with my old wheel when i get home from school. My wheel is a 32 hole i think it wants to be three cross does this make a lot of difference to how you lace it up i.e how many spaces you leave between each spoke? cheers.Most wheels are 3 cross - the only difference is in the spoke length. Also, make sure you have the right length spokes to start with unless you just give it a go and see.Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) I used OnzaBoyMarks guide...Before you de-build the wheel your going to be using...Check how many spokes it crosses over before it goes into the hole...That way you will know how many crosses to build it.I built my first ever wheel last night...It's not as hard as i thought it's actually piss easy if you've got patience.My result was this :Thats a 3 cross build. 32 hole.Just remember when tensioning...do the same amount of turns on each spoke till it eventually gets tight...Just keep going round say doing 3 full turns on each.Good luck. Any problems PM me.Danny. Edited September 28, 2007 by Danny Kearns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 wheel building by Sheldon BrownOBM's guide is really good too, read both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallville Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 wheel building by Sheldon BrownOBM's guide is really good too, read both.That Sheldon Brown guide is gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 That Sheldon Brown guide is gold!I couldn't make head nor tale of it. Too complex IMO.Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) I couldn't make head nor tale of it. Too complex IMO.Danny.Ditto, I always use the guide below, just because it takes it step by step and uses photographs rather than obscure diagramshttp://www.bikewebsite.com/build.htm Edited September 28, 2007 by Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticker Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks for all the replys i'm going to have a go later and see how i go on.Ticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticker Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hey all just built my first wheel its only an old one, but i know how to do it now and will be getting a new hub to build on my new rim soon.Thanks everyone who helped me.Ticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrylumley Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Well done palnew rim will be needed for me soon and i fancy a lighter rear hub so now i know where to come to get my wheel built!Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Well done palnew rim will be needed for me soon and i fancy a lighter rear hub so now i know where to come to get my wheel built!Harry!Bet u get a paul one or summat haha, i used that OBM tutorial helped alot found the sheldon brown waay to complex .Matx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMmY Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 my dad showed me how too do it and i had a go it is quite easy but i dont think im ready to do a full build lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengsmelly Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 when did you do that j?? what wheel?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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