One off the list of "must do's." I was inspired by my newfound "internship" at a local shop to finally build up a wheelset for my Raleigh Comp GS. The pics tell the story, but it went WAY easier than I anticipated, but when you have your own personal wheel Yoda guiding you it all happens right the first time. My personal thanks to Jan, owner of Bikenetic in Falls Church VA for his patience and shared wisdom!

Build list:

Campy Nuovo Tipo hi flange hubs
DT Champion straight gauge spokes
Velo orange PBP rims
Patience... and more patience


The build:

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]

Prepping the spokes:

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]

Lacing the first side:

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]

Lacing the second side:

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]

Spinning on the nipples:

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]

All laced, ready for the hard part:

[IMG]First Wheelbuild by mtypinski, on Flickr[/IMG]
to be cont'd