Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
For rear wheels I mount the wheel on the outside of one fork leg.... there are commercial stands that only have one arm and they use the same principle.
Commercial? If a bike shop isn't using a TS-2 or better truing stand I think a person should look for a different bike shop.
Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
In the end, you can build great wheels with nothing but the bike's frame as a guide and I have done this and then sent the wheels off on 10,000 km tours with no issues... as long as you can mount the axle in a secure fixture and have a reliable measuring device (zip ties are awesome) it then becomes a matter of skill.
True, but no one will tell you they regret buying a proper truing stand.