Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 601
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From: In a boat
Bikes: 1990 Specialized Sirrus Triple, 1985 Trek 460, 2005 Lemond Tourmalet, 1984 Schwinn LeTour 'Luxe, 1988 Trek 400T, 1985 Trek 450, 1997 Lemond Zurich, 1993 Diamond Back Apex, 1988 Schwinn Circuit, 1988 Schwinn Prologue, 1978 Trek TX700, Sannino
$150 was just parts. I also have a spoke tension meter, spoke wrench and a dish gage I purchased. Truing stand is a flopped over flat bar Binachi with cut off zip ties mounted at strategic locations. I have a dial indicator I could stick on there but zip ties are fast and accurate. I've built a set of wheels for every bike I ride now so the investment in tools has been worth it.
Another note on the Sun Assault rims. Use thin rim strips to ease tire mounting.