Originally Posted by
Humpy
Even in the context of this forum I am sometimes surprised at the emotional displays connected to one of the most basic of machines. I guess it's just human nature, everyone has their thing.
Most people would never consider buying special tools to work on a bicycle, so they use the pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers that are available. And guess what? The bikes work just fine and people are happy to be riding them rather than walking.
That's right.
I built up my first wheels in 2003 and they are still perfect. BUT I didn't have a truing stand or a dish tool, and the wheels have been on my winter beater the last 5+ years,
doing 2+ hour rides on washboard frozen foot print paths in -20C and colder, with 280+ lb rider and winter gear. But I guess "some people" wouldn't by those wheels either
