Originally Posted by
robertorolfo
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)?
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)
I haven't been into the bowels of this thread, but I'd like to offer that I used Sheldon's instructions with great success for a dozen or so wheels. And good on 'ya for building a set of your own wheels. I really enjoy the build process and I continue to marvel when I'm out on the road and look down at my handiwork. I'm hopeful your experience is similar.
Dean