Originally Posted by
mastershake916
One step at a time, it's misuse of time to look at brands right now before you know what size you need, there are plenty of other things to do right now where 100% of your effort goes towards results. Once you have the wheels, measure like other poster or I have described. Also look at Sheldon Brown's site, it is a great resource that is well-worded for mechanics of any level.
Yes I've read Sheldon's site. I was reading it last year when I started biking before I ever thought of building up a bike. I've already consulted it many times.
The difference is when I ask a question here, I get a reply and can ask a follow up question, or reasoning. A website doesn't do that.