Originally Posted by
BCRider
You're going to relace the hubs to new rims? Seems like you're going to need a spoke wrench sooner or later....
They come in handy for trueing up the odd wobble on other wheels as well. Time to buy one or two of the common sizes regardless.
*Sniff, Sniff* I've never built a wheel...
Originally Posted by
hairnet
Why not remove the rim tape and unscrew the nipples with a screw driver to detension? seems easier than going at it with pliers
Yes, why not?
Originally Posted by
bladeswitcher
I don't understand why folks think cutting spokes without first detensioning them is going to hurt the hub. I could see it if he wanted to reuse the rim, but the hub? What do you think is going to happen? Cut away . . . just make sure you take your cassette/freewheel off first.
Are you sure? I've heard stories about hubs being suddenly detention-ed and breaking. I just want to be sure since these are my latest hub-like purchase and they're a PX10 Professional hubset with Atom freewheel and all...