Wheel Building... again
02-14-03 | 08:02 PM
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Wheel Building... again
I know there are a lot of questions about wheelbuilding so I'll make this quick. If I wanted to practice/have some fun building a wheel, would it be suitable to take apart an old wheel and just try building it together again? Or have the spokes been worn already? Thanks
02-14-03 | 10:21 PM
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
That should be fine.
However, I wouldn't ride it. The spokes
are probably shot from all the tensioning/detensioning
and minute changes in the head from seating them.
Marty
However, I wouldn't ride it. The spokes
are probably shot from all the tensioning/detensioning
and minute changes in the head from seating them.
Marty
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02-15-03 | 01:05 AM
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One very good advice Sheldon Brown provides is to take your time. So unless you have an extra bike you can afford to loose for a week or so, you would be better practicing with a spare wheel.
Regards,
Regards,
