Originally Posted by John E
Sheldon, what do you make of the Mavic rim failure reported in another recent thread?
I'm not Sheldon, but I think something's missing from that story. One spoke definitely pulled right through the rim, but losing one spoke on that type of wheel shouldn't cause the rim to fail. I could be wrong, which is why I didn't offer a reply in the thread.
Oh yeah, and a wheel can be built without a stand, but it makes it a whole lot easier. I am ever so greatful that the guy who taught me to build wheels gave me his Park truing stand.