Old 06-01-21 | 08:30 AM
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GhostRider62
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Is it worth it financially? No.

Very good wheel builders might charge $60 labor to build a wheel. I think minimally you need a stand, Jobst Brandt's book, and a tensiometer. All together will cost more than 60 bucks. Of course, one could make a truing stand, read online, and try to learn to tone of 125kg. I think most new DIY builders under tension wheels and reason a meter might be needed. You can get away without a dishing tool, just flip it in the stand.

Is it worth it from a personal satisfaction?

I used to build my own wheels and sometimes still do. I think a front wheel is easy to build. I get satisfaction knowing I can do all the repairs on my bike or can easily build up a new one. I have a few tools that will never pay for themselves. If your motivation is along those lines, yes, it is probably worth it. From a cost perspective? very doubtful
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