Thread: How hard is it to build a wheel for your first time?
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Old 09-28-07 | 11:46 AM
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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?
For a beginner, it's time-consuming but not difficult.

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