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Being able to lace and true your own wheels is a good skill to learn. After lacing around 5-6 wheel sets, it has become a 30-40 minute deal now that can be done

while watching your favorite show :wink:.

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all laced and true:

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Sweet. My first was a 700c with a radial lace. Simple to start off.
 
CranksAndCogs said:
what stand is that, and would you buy it over again?

Cheapo stand I picked up at a bike swap, nothing fancy but does the job.
 
tuga said:
CranksAndCogs said:
what stand is that, and would you buy it over again?

Cheapo stand I picked up at a bike swap, nothing fancy but does the job.

I have the same stand. It stinks. can't true a wheel with the tire till on and it flexes while your spin testing. Not awful for $15 though.

It's been YEARS since I built a wheel. I got a wheel in mind though and hope to get it built this winter.
 
subadrew said:
tuga said:
CranksAndCogs said:
what stand is that, and would you buy it over again?

Cheapo stand I picked up at a bike swap, nothing fancy but does the job.

I have the same stand. It stinks. can't true a wheel with the tire till on and it flexes while your spin testing. Not awful for $15 though.

It's been YEARS since I built a wheel. I got a wheel in mind though and hope to get it built this winter.

Totally agree. I picked this one up like 2-3 days ago from the local CL for $30 bucks (pics from the ad, extras included)

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