Originally Posted by
eschlwc
i used to think there was a magic or special skill in building wheels, until i did it myself once. i used the bike frame as a truing stand, and merely followed the sheldon wheelbuilding page like i was reading a cooking recipe. it's a lot of fun and generates great pride in your own work.
i suggest sapim db spokes from danscomp and sun m13ii polished rims from anywhere other than green canyon outfitters.
Well, I gave truing the wheels a shot. Ended up getting to an acceptable range where it doesn't rub against the brake pads. However had to remove the broken spoke. Might go buy a spoke tomorrow and give it a ride around the block see how it feels. I think the bike just needs some professional tune up. at least the wheels spin good and it shifts great.
I'm afraid the tension on the spokes is not even and that may be a safety issue. Not sure how you guys feel about HUGE change on spoke tension. I got it from probably 0.5 inch lateral travel to about 1-2mm lateral travel. I stripped a few nipples in the process though
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Originally Posted by
wrk101
Forget ebay for wheels, pick up a set used locally on Craigs List. I have picked up dozens of sets that way, usually they cost less than just the shipping on ebay wheels. 27s go even cheaper. My last set of 27s came off a Cannondale, in great shape, plus six new tires, all for $30. It wasn't a lightning fast pickup either. Wheels sat on C/L for a couple of days at least.
My last several wheelsets came in the form of a complete bike. Bikes were parted out, leaving the wheelsets for future projects. OK, I admit I like the challenge of finding good usable wheels used, at low prices.
If you are up to it, I have also picked up about ten wheelsets at garage sales this year, anything from modern FG/SS wheels to nice Campy Record vintage wheelsets (that was lucky).
ebay wheels are best suited when you are looking for something special and high end. Even then, if you are resourceful, you will find something better locally.
Doubtful you have a six speed cassette, more likely a freewheel. Totally different technology.
You searched the forum and never saw anyone recommending used wheelsets bought locally? That's strange, as I have recommended it here on the forum at least 100 times, and many others have recommended it as well.
Building wheels is fine, but I often find complete wheelsets for less than the price of just spokes on line. So when I build them, its all about wanting to use a certain set of hubs. Financially, used are the best deal for me, and I have an ample supply on hand.
One thing about new wheels vs used. Used wheels typically come with tires, tubes, rim strips, skewers and even a freewheel or cassette. While the tires and freewheels are often toast, sometimes they are not. On new wheels, all of that is extra $$.
bill
I had seen that ad on CL and thought about it but for some reason my gut says doesn't like them. Maybe I'll go take a look at them on the WE and offer 10 bucks. It won't hurt much and that is an extra pair.
Originally Posted by
oddjob2
Sweet! you are good at showing me exactly what I am looking for
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Originally Posted by
7/8timing
replace them with 27's, they look better imho. just be sure and get alloy rims and if you can find them on 27's look for sealed bearings. Happy commuting.
Yea, I wanna stick to 27 since the bike came with a brand new set of Panaracers pasela GT. Can't wait to get out on that cold and freeze my bum off!
Originally Posted by
gaucho777
No more +1. Already 2 last weekend! I am very happy with both. Let's wait till I got the lotus up and running then I'll bite into something cool like an old school bianchi or a cinelli
. Need to please the italian side of the family too.