Originally Posted by
RiddleOfSteel
Well done! Especially with home-available makeshift implements. A win is a win! I just got done building a wheelset from scratch, solo. First time solo, which was met with a bit of trepidation. Having done another set with a good friend (and having him on speed dial essentially, if needed), I had confidence. The wheels built up beautifully, and I'm more of an assembler and tuner as opposed to wheel-builder etc.
Congrats on your first solo wheelset! I know that feeling of trepidation all too well, and I’m glad any of us who have faced it were able to step forward with the task. I understand the need for having support as well. I took some confidence knowing the forum was available. I also knew I could utilize my LBS or the co-op if things went awry.
I gotta say, despite all the hesitation to to take the job on, once in, it was actually quite fun, and one hell of a learning experience too!