Nickel

Hello --

I built a set of wheels many years ago and would like to re-take a wheel building class. Any recommendations? I have found the following options:

• Broadway Bicycle
• Wheelworks
• Bikes Not Bombs

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I would also be happy learning from a cranky wheelbuilder in his/her garage.

Jim from Boston

I've had excellent wheels built at Back Bay Bikes, but I don't know if they offer classes.

randomgear

I've never taken classes at Bikes not Bombs, but three years ago I decided to build a new rear wheel for my commuter. After screwing up the lacing, I finally used my membership to go to several of their tool time evenings. I RSVP'd, they ask you to so that they have an idea of how many people are coming, I mentioned I was building a wheel and they made sure to borrow the spoke tension meter from the bike shop and bring it to the "Hub". I worked one on one with of of the mechanics. They would point out/demonstrate what I needed to do and then let me take it from there, occasionally checking to make sure I hadn't drifted out of control.
It's been nearly three years and the wheel has never needed truing. A far cry from the first pair, and only other wheel set, I built about 25 years ago.
After three weeks I had a