Originally Posted by
cedricbosch
I'd really like to build my fixed gear wheelset but I'm a bit apprehensive about whether or not I can do it correctly. I know how to true wheels just fine, but building... it's a little intimidating.
How hard is it for someone to build a wheelset correctly their first time?
It's really not that hard, but will take a bit of patience. Get a decent book on building (like Jobst Brandt's Bicycle Wheel and follow the instructions. Patience will come when tensioning, dishing and truining. As long as you take small increment adjustments, you will be fine. Nothing more satisfying than riding on wheels you built.