Shez.sheridan Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Ok...my second topic for the day - a long time since I last managed that one.I've a try-all rim on a profile hub on my mod...and due to the low pressures and quite a harsh grind, I managed to fold the sidewalls in several places (I've bent them back, but I want to build a new one up)After weeks of stroking mt bike in anticipation, my new try-all rim has arrived. So I need to get strarted. Now I am in Italy & bikeshops here aren't really up to speed on trials, hence I'd rather pit my wits myself and get it done...So, any tips on how to build up a good solid wheel? If the worst comes to the worst I can always build it up & get the shop to tension it correctly?Cheers & buona notteDerv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Use Sheldon Brown's guide, just google him. The basic thing is getting the lacing right and making the spokes good n tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Lee Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Sheldon Browns Wheel Building Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir trial a lot Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Make sure you lace the wheels right, try and make the four spokes around the valve hole (two either side) face away from the hole and i also make it so the logo on the hub faces the valve hole. Just what good wheel builders do as pride i guess. I also wouldnt use a cheap spoke tool to do it, splash out on a Park Tool one or a good quality one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I also wouldnt use a cheap spoke tool to do it, splash out on a Park Tool one or a good quality one.Although I agree, you can get away with 1 wheel build with a new cheapo one. Thats the philosphy im relying on anyway.Funny this topic is posted as Im going to lace my ronnie to a profile, after ditching my koxx rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Grease/oil/something on the threads and spoke seats helps tremendously with getting the spokes tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 On the mention of building rims, i need mine trueing, I don't dare go near my rim (I don't hav a clue) how much should i be paying at a lbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneone Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 On the mention of building rims, i need mine trueing, I don't dare go near my rim (I don't hav a clue) how much should i be paying at a lbs?NO more than £5, which is still a rip becuase it takes like 5 seconds for them to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 NO more than £5, which is still a rip becuase it takes like 5 seconds for them to do it.Thats a bit sweeping, it took me a good 20 minutes to get my mate's wheel back to a state i'd be happy to hand it back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBProductions Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I have just dented my try all rim like is was a piece of cheese , do many others find this and yes I think I'll take a look into that guide as I want to do my own wheel builds soon. Cheers for that Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez.sheridan Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I have just dented my try all rim like is was a piece of cheese , do many others find this and yes I think I'll take a look into that guide as I want to do my own wheel builds soon. Cheers for that CraigYeah, thats what I did, I was running about 18psi front/back, and spent the day trying to gap about 6-7ft from one thin wall to another. I managed it a few times...but my rim had other ideas - I have creases in the sidewall now after straightening it out..lol. When I run 27psi I can't quite make the gap, but my rim survives...b*stard!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 http://www.gsportbmx.co.uk/custom/wheel_build/wheels.htmlThats the wheel build guide I used. I found it more helpful than the Sheldon Brown one to be honest.My only main tips would be to take your time, and dont get stressed or annoyed. If you do, walk away for a bit and come back later. If you get stressed and rush it, your wheel will be rubbish.Patience is a Virtue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Lee Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 G-Sport george knows how to build wheels, he built me a vandal onto a Sun Big City and it lasted two years without being trued, this included me learning 360's and trying to bang a few 'whips out and failing badly. I also snapped the chainstay on my frame through under rotated 360's and the wheel is still sound... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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