So I'm also about to embark on my first wheel build, and I've already purchased my rims, spokes and hubs, so hopefully I can skip the part where we obsess about shipping costs (and dollar amounts smaller than what it costs to buy lunch in my neck of the woods)?
Originally Posted by
Slaninar
Musson's book is one I always recommend, but along with Jobst Brandt's "The Bicycle Wheel".
Musson's is simpler, good as an on-hand manual when building wheels, while Brandt's book explains exactly why everything is done the way it is - better than Musson. I have both and would always suggest reading them both. First Brandt's, then Musson's.
I'm thinking about getting Musson's book, and I like a lot of detailed instruction, but I'm wondering if it's almost overkill. I can get a little OCD about reading and following every single step, and I'd prefer to dedicate several hours to each wheel, not several weeks.
Would it be so crazy to simply use sites like Sheldon's, in conjunction with a few free videos and other sites like this one:
Wheels ?
(FYI: I'm using DT Swiss R460 Rims, DT Competition Double Butted Spokes, Campagnolo Veloce/Mirage 8-Speed Hubs circa mid 1990's, Brass Nipples)