rELEVENt SETBACK.

[Fv2]

Are the hub flanges a similar size? If they are, you may be able to reuse the spokes and nipples. Has to be within a couple of millimeters, so virtually the same. My advice, take your time, be precise; because if you mess up it's a bear to go back and retrace, or should I say...relace...your steps.

Ok, so my skiptooth hub flange is smaller than the hub that was in the wheel.
I know there are online spoke calculators, but which is the most novice friendly?

 

[OddJob]

Ok, so my skiptooth hub flange is smaller than the hub that was in the wheel.
I know there are online spoke calculators, but which is the most novice friendly?

Try this one. I used one we had at the shop, it was in print. Can't remember what the name of it was. Do you have a truing stand? If not, at least set up a fork in a vise (clamp the steer tube) so you have something to hold the wheel inplace while you tighten the spokes. I would start with the front hub first.

https://leonard.io/edd/

 

[Fv2]

Try this one. I used one we had at the shop, it was in print. Can't remember what the name of it was. Do you have a truing stand? If not, at least set up a fork in a vise (clamp the steer tube) so you have something to hold the wheel inplace while you tighten the spokes. I would start with the front hub first.

https://leonard.io/edd/

You know I do have a truing stand, it mounts to a repair stand, which I don't have.
Will try the forks in a vice idea.

 

[Chad T]

I know there are online spoke calculators, but which is the most novice friendly?

This one has little question marks next to the entry boxes with explanations of what you need to measure.

http://www.bikeschool.com/tools/spoke-length-calculator

This one has a good illustration that you can use to enter your measurements.

http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/spokelengthcalculator

 

[Fv2]

Looking good Falstaff. That's a great frame. Find the right size thread die to cut threads down farther on the fork then you can trim your excess steer tube. Will be tricky to get a bearing cone to sit down on there without threading it.

Here's my conundrum.
If I thread the forks then cut the tube, that sets the upper truss bracket lower. Then if I cut more threads on the truss rods I have a lot of truss sticking up above the bracket.
Should I just fill that space with washers? I really don't want to cut the rods shorter.

Maybe I'm just over thinking this.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

You might look at fabbing a different bracket that jogs up to meet the rods.

 

[Fv2]

You might look at fabbing a different bracket that jogs up to meet the rods.

That didn't even cross my mind, not a bad idea.

 

[OddJob]

Or space it out like I did on Faded Glory.....even with the 1/2" I cut off the threaded top (had room, head tube on boys bike 1 1/2 " shorter than donor girls bike) I was able to fit a 15mm spacer in between the bracket for the fork and top cup bearing 'assembly' (I had to custom fit it, so I hesitate to call it by it's real name...!)

 

[Fv2]

Or space it out like I did on Faded Glory.....even with the 1/2" I cut off the threaded top (had room, head tube on boys bike 1 1/2 " shorter than donor girls bike) I was able to fit a 15mm spacer in between the bracket for the fork and top cup bearing 'assembly' (I had to custom fit it, so I hesitate to call it by it's real name...!)

That might work too, actually made me think of another solution as well.

Yup, I was over thinking it.

 

[brett4christ]

You could also look for deeper specialty nuts...think automotive mag lug nuts only smaller!!


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[LukeTheJoker]

I have found that hub spoke circle size can vary a fair bit before it requires different length spokes... You might just fluke it...

Luke.

 

[Fv2]

I have found that hub spoke circle size can vary a fair bit before it requires different length spokes... You might just fluke it...

Luke.

I measured it with an old pair of dial calipers that have been around much longer than me, a little hard to read but I think the difference is about 2 tenths of an inch. But it won't hurt to try to use what I have, I have plenty of spare mt bike wheels I can take spokes from if I have to.

Also, it seems to me that I have to disassemble the rear hub to get the spokes in on the cog side. Is that right?

 

[brett4christ]

Cog removed, then you're golden!

 

[G-Matt]

Looking good man love that tank .
Going skip tooth are ya


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[Fv2]

Going skip tooth are ya


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Yup
Its a little different for me, but I think with 24 teeth up front and 10 on the back it should pedal easy enough.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

http://www.sapim.be/spoke-calculator
So simple even a wood butcher can do it...

Carl.

 

[Fv2]

http://www.sapim.be/spoke-calculator
So simple even a wood butcher can do it...

Carl.

This one has little question marks next to the entry boxes with explanations of what you need to measure.

http://www.bikeschool.com/tools/spoke-length-calculator

This one has a good illustration that you can use to enter your measurements.

http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/spokelengthcalculator

Try this one. I used one we had at the shop, it was in print. Can't remember what the name of it was. Do you have a truing stand? If not, at least set up a fork in a vise (clamp the steer tube) so you have something to hold the wheel inplace while you tighten the spokes. I would start with the front hub first.

https://leonard.io/edd/

Thanks guys, I'm sure one of these will work for me.
Anyone have a recipe for removing paint that stripper or oven cleaner won't touch?
These hoops are a real female dog.

 

[Fv2]

Coming soon

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[Chad T]

Thanks guys, I'm sure one of these will work for me.
Anyone have a recipe for removing paint that stripper or oven cleaner won't touch?
These hoops are a real female dog.

I think it's too cold here in OH Falstaff. I'm getting zero action from it as well. It was hot out last time I used it. Stripper will be the same way. If it's cold it won't work nearly as well.

 

[DrHax]

have you tried carb or brake cleaner? That stuff works wonder on messing up paint.. There's a patch missing from my vw bug's appron from a mixture of carb cleaner and gasoline landing on it. You could always try airplane stripper too. Walmart has it.