Tomm Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Right, I've heard that a good way to swap rims over is to tape the rims together and just take one spoke/nipple out at a time, and swap them over into the new rim. I.e. you don't have to worry about getting the crossing right etc. I wanna try this, but if I need different spokes, I have a question: Can you take spokes out and put new ones in while the wheel is still built. I.e. swap one spoke over at a time? Thanksy :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakley Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 yes i would of thought so, but like you say, just do it one at a time! as long as the spokes are the right length but i am guessing you are not stupid! :"> joE! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) Right, I've heard that a good way to swap rims over is to tape the rims together and just take one spoke/nipple out at a time, and swap them over into the new rim. I.e. you don't have to worry about getting the crossing right etc. I wanna try this, but if I need different spokes, I have a question: Can you take spokes out and put new ones in while the wheel is still built. I.e. swap one spoke over at a time? Thanksy :) ← sometimes its a bitch to take out spokes from a built wheel without taking others out (every spoke seems to block another spoke from being pulled outta the hub) :- it would work but youd have to remember where all the spokes go temporarily. or just go on http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html :lol: Will Edited June 1, 2005 by WILL ARNOLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornabytrials.co.uk Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 its just as quick to build it fresh imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Yeah, you can do it, i've done it a few times. :lol: It can save time over fully re-lacing, but if you're reusing the spokes, then it's a good idea. Mike. :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Yeah thats how i do it. If I have to swap lengths I just take one spoke out at a time and weave it back through on the same path as the previous one and then move it over :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 sometimes its a bitch to take out spokes from a built wheel without taking others out (every spoke seems to block another spoke from being pulled outta the hub) :lol: ← That's what I'm worried about. Yeah thats how i do it. If I have to swap lengths I just take one spoke out at a time and weave it back through on the same path as the previous one and then move it over :- ← Thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Yeah you might have to bend the spokes a little here and there :lol: It'l be fine when its tight though. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Yeah that is what I thought, I just wondered if it was too fiddly to even think about. So cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I just wondered if it was too fiddly to even think about. ← In my experience, it is. I'd recommend stripping and re-lacing really... much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefletch Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I am actualy about to try it now, And as i dont have a f**king clue about lacing i am guessing it'd be faster to swap them. I am guessing that its probly best to losen them all first so they can move and arent fixed still. i un-laced a whole wheel before and the spokes came out of the rim still in shape they where.ie. a star, So i gues that proves they are locked 2gether Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 In my experience, it is. I'd recommend stripping and re-lacing really... much faster. ← Hum. Might go with Adam on this one then... But let me know how you get on fletch :rolleyes: Maybe stripping and relacing is faster for you, but you are well-schooled in this art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Its hardly difficult to lace a wheel though is it?! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Its hardly difficult to lace a wheel though is it?! :rolleyes: ← I dunno :"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecatracingcat Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 sheldonbrown.com He's got a well explained method for lacing and the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Nah just take out each spoke individualy :rolleyes: It took me about an hour to do a full wheel :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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