Originally Posted by
jeffberk
If I go with the Normandy Competition hubs off of my original tubular's, M13-ii rims purchased from a bike shop or e-bay, what would you suggest for a freewheel? The original, I think a Regina, failed a few years after I purchased it. I'm assuming that the threading on the Normandy hub is still being used unlike that of the pedals.
Also, I've never built a wheel set before although I've trued wheels (on the bike). If I purchase a truing stand like Feedback Sport's unit shown here:
http://aspirevelotech.com/Merchant2/...uct_Code=14897
and look up some good instructions on the internet, how difficult is it to build a set of wheels?
Insofar as FW's go, I've bought scores of
these Sunrace Hyperglide-ramped FW's and have been very satisfied - and you can't beat the price.
I am not familiar with the truing stand you listed but I think practically any stand would be adequate for building a few wheels for your personal use. - (At least it's easier and better than truing them on the bike using your brake calipers as a reference!)
I would recommend that you use the wheel building instructions on Sheldon Brown dot com. (Just google it). They are very clear and it is not difficult to follow.
Selecting your spokes is probably the most critical step - I use
this Spoke calculator.