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Old 05-06-16, 04:45 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
 
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Originally Posted by Camilo
I'm tempted to build a set - I've always wanted to, and it sounds like a high spoke count wheel with solid rims should be a good beginner's project. We'll see...
Building is easy as long as you have patience! And you don't need a high spoke count to build a strong wheel. 32 spokes will do nicely. You just need to be careful, patient, and perceptive, then get the tensions even.
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