Originally Posted by
e0richt
I am not above buying a new wheel. (I eventually did that for the trek 7100 in order to ride that one with no spoke mishaps after that)
but even if I do purchase the new wheel it would be to continue riding that bike while I work on this wheel. I want to learn more about wheels and
lacing etc,
Honestly, if you buy a commercial off the peg wheel, you are likely to just be trading one problem for another one. If you are trying to save money, buying a wheel is cheaper. But if you have either a special need or want something that you just can’t buy, go with building. You fit into the later category.
I have been watching some youtube videos on wheel construction especially by a channel name aliclarkson that talks about the different
lacing patterns and truing, tensioning, stressing the wheel. I also have been watching some of the park tool videos which I find interesting as well.
Especially when starting out, don’t get fancy. A standard 3 cross pattern is easiest to understand and do. Learn to walk before you try to run. I’ve been building wheels for nearly 40 years and I only build with 3 cross with the occasional radial front. The 3 cross pattern just works.