Just built my first wheel in 13 years

[Twenty Inch]

It's a rear wheel that I shall use for my single speed MTB build.

It's made up of an exage hub that I bought years ago and had kicking around, the spokes, nipples, and v-section double-walled rim from a crap wheel that I found on the dump, and a few extra spokes and nipples from a wheel that the neighbour's kid gave me after he wrecked it.

I built it on Saturday, on the living room carpet, without a wheel jig, while listening to the News Quiz and looking after the little fella.

It's nearly straight, and nearly round, and I'm absurdly pleased.

 

[Hilldodger]

Just built my first wheel in 13 years

You'll get quicker with practice.................

 

[Joe]

Congrats

I'm in the middle of building my first wheelset. Front is essentially done but rear is on hold until I'm back at Easter. Not perfect yet but bloody satisfying.

They're my babies

 

[PpPete]

I built my first wheel out of "spare/scrap parts" too - just recently.

I know exactly what you mean about being pleased. But kids have a way of deflating parents pride...... I told my son he could have it for his first roadie (which is only F&F at present).... no gratitude at all and he doesnt want it - not until I'd tested it thoroughly on my own bike

 

[Twenty Inch]

Just built my first wheel in 13 years

You'll get quicker with practice.................

I'm an artist, not a bloody tradesman!

 

[fossyant]

Any cheap and good (if you can get that) jigs out there ?

PS well done - I'm also considering it too....

 

[jimboalee]

Good truing jigs & dishing tools are out there. Don't know about 'cheap' though.

 

[Twenty Inch]

Any cheap and good (if you can get that) jigs out there ?

PS well done - I'm also considering it too....

I didn't use either....

Just wait until Hackney's fixie bubble bursts - you'll be able to pick them up cheap from some bankrupt hipster bikeshop owner.

Otherwise, there are some interesting homemade versions to be foudnon the internet.

 

[DaveP]

Would love to have a go at building a wheel, but do not have a clue where to start!

Well done Twenty...

 

[Dave5N]

I built it on Saturday, on the living room carpet, without a wheel jig, while listening to the News Quiz and looking after the little fella.

It's nearly straight, and nearly round, and I'm absurdly pleased.

[fnaar] That is multitasking. [/fnaar]

 

[PpPete]

Any cheap and good (if you can get that) jigs out there ?

PS well done - I'm also considering it too....

Check this out... whole book is lot less than price of jig.

 

[jimboalee]

I constructed my own jig and dishing tool.

You need a hacksaw and a drill. A sheet of 3/4" plywood and some 6mm bolts.


To see photos ( to copy ) send me a PM.

 

[barq]

Check this out... whole book is lot less than price of jig.

Yeah, I agree with that recommendation. I slightly prefer Jobst Brandt, but he is out of print...