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penexpers 06-15-08 03:46 PM

Truing stand recommendations
 
Looks like I'm going to have to build my first wheel due to the lack of wheelbuilders in my area. I'm looking for a good truing stand that won't cost too much. I see Park sell one for ~250 euro but I was hoping to get one a bit cheaper than that. Thanks!

operator 06-15-08 04:19 PM

The park TS-2 is $160 USD online which is like 104 euros.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWr...S-2.JPG&type=3

You probably don't need something this expensive if you don't plan on building a lot fo wheels.

capwater 06-15-08 05:09 PM

Spin Doctor/Minura less than 50 USD. It works.

FLYcrash 06-15-08 06:47 PM

+1 on the Performance Spin Doctor, though I don't know if you can get it on your side of the pond.

milnerpt 06-15-08 09:19 PM

I bought the spin doctor then upgraded it for like 2 bucks... http://www.instructables.com/id/Buil...g-stand-for-l/

it kicks ass now

penexpers 06-16-08 03:14 AM


Originally Posted by operator (Post 6886659)
The park TS-2 is $160 USD online which is like 104 euros.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/imgWr...S-2.JPG&type=3

You probably don't need something this expensive if you don't plan on building a lot fo wheels.

Unfortunately $160 over there becomes about 260 euro over here, which makes no sense at all.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, seems like the Spin Doctor once isn't available over here. I might be able to stretch to the TS8. Maybe.

Torque1st 06-16-08 04:46 AM

For one wheel just use a front fork held in a vise with some C-clamps and a rule.

There are some threads here with plans for inexpensive home built truing stands.

Cyclist0383 06-16-08 04:51 AM


Originally Posted by penexpers (Post 6886531)
Looks like I'm going to have to build my first wheel due to the lack of wheelbuilders in my area. I'm looking for a good truing stand that won't cost too much. I see Park sell one for ~250 euro but I was hoping to get one a bit cheaper than that. Thanks!

Here's a Park for 105 euro plus a tenner for shipping. http://bike-components.de/catalog/Ga...t%E4nder+TS-8?

Joshua A.C. New 06-16-08 08:08 AM

That Instructable is really great. Unfortunately, it's great because the Spin Doctor stand isn't.

I'd much prefer a stand with a self-centering caliper, myself.

Joshua A.C. New 06-16-08 08:50 AM

That Instructable is really great. Unfortunately, it's great because the Spin Doctor stand isn't.

I'd much prefer a stand with a self-centering caliper, myself.

tellyho 06-16-08 11:05 AM

Yeah, I thought the Minoura stand was self-centering and built / trued several wheels based on that assumption, only to find out that it's not really and doesn't have a dishing gauge. It's still cheap, though!

Sixty Fiver 06-16-08 11:07 AM

We have park TS2's at the shop, I use an inverted road fork at home with a few zip ties and a dial indicator, and am rather partial to the old Hozan stand we have at the shop.

tellyho 06-16-08 11:08 AM

The instructable is interesting - my Minoura came with that hardware! I'm shocked the newer ones don't have bolts. Interesting.

interested 06-16-08 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by penexpers (Post 6886531)
Looks like I'm going to have to build my first wheel due to the lack of wheelbuilders in my area. I'm looking for a good truing stand that won't cost too much. I see Park sell one for ~250 euro but I was hoping to get one a bit cheaper than that. Thanks!

€36 for a truing stand:
http://www.roseversand.de/output/con...10&detail2=614

http://www.roseversand.de/output/imp...3/493224_1.jpg

€49 with spoke key and dishing gauge:
http://www.roseversand.de/output/con...10&detail2=443

It is cheap, good enough and easy to stove away when not in use.

Part Tool's TS-2 is nice, but it won't make your wheels better. Building good wheels is a question of good knowledge, not expensive tools.

Get this book by Jobst Brandt on how to build wheels:
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Wheel-...3645286&sr=1-1

Buy it from the US, since the UK price on the book is four times the price (£55) of the US price ($25)

As a slightly cheaper alternative Roger Musson's e-book is OK, but Brandt is better:
http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php

(Edit:-->)
Just found the new Minoura True Pro for €63:
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k47...rstaender.html
http://www.bike-discount.de/pictures/big/16603.jpg


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Regards

Cyclist0383 06-16-08 02:09 PM


Originally Posted by interested (Post 6891514)
€36 for a truing stand:
http://www.roseversand.de/output/con...10&detail2=614

http://www.roseversand.de/output/imp...3/493224_1.jpg

€49 with spoke key and dishing gauge:
http://www.roseversand.de/output/con...10&detail2=443

It is cheap, good enough and easy to stove away when not in use.

Part Tool's TS-2 is nice, but it won't make your wheels better. Building good wheels is a question of good knowledge, not expensive tools.

Get this book by Jobst Brandt on how to build wheels:
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Wheel-...3645286&sr=1-1

Buy it from the US, since the UK price on the book is four times the price (£55) of the US price ($25)

As a slightly cheaper alternative Roger Musson's e-book is OK, but Brandt is better:
http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php

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Regards

Looks like we have a winner! Great find, I just might have to pick one of those up myself.


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