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SprocketHead
05-23-2006, 08:02 AM
Who does wheelbuilding around here in the TC?

I'd love to learn wheelbuilding too, but I don't have time for this one.
Wolfchimp
05-23-2006, 08:41 AM
A gentleman by the name of Pete Hamer did a class a couple of months ago. I believe he is planning to teach another class sometime soon. I need to learn too. If you just want something built, I am sure someone would be happy to help you out for a little 'green'.
SprocketHead
05-23-2006, 08:45 AM
A gentleman by the name of Pete Hamer did a class a couple of months ago. I believe he is planning to teach another class sometime soon. I need to learn too. If you just want something built, I am sure someone would be happy to help you out for a little 'green'.

Yeah, I don't mind paying,, I just need someone/a shop that knows how to build wheels.
crux
05-23-2006, 08:45 AM
Almost any shop can build your wheels up for you.

Depending upon what your looking for I build wheels up and true and round them to with in 0.01mm with a set of indicators. (this assumes that the rims tolerance is spot on when built)

Who does wheelbuilding around here in the TC?

I'd love to learn wheelbuilding too, but I don't have time for this one.
SprocketHead
05-23-2006, 08:48 AM
Almost any shop can build your wheels up for you.

Depending upon what your looking for I build wheels up and true and round them to with in 0.01mm with a set of indicators. (this assumes that the rims tolerance is spot on when built)

Can a ~1/4" flat spot be repaired???.. I was told by a LBS that flat spots cannot be repaired.
Wolfchimp
05-23-2006, 09:42 AM
Yeah, if you have a flat spot you are pretty much SOL. Time for a new rim!
crux
05-23-2006, 02:28 PM
Sure, but it requires a new rim and while your at it do the spokes and nipples as well. If you have flatspotted one can work with it some, but it is a loosing battle at this point.

Can a ~1/4" flat spot be repaired???.. I was told by a LBS that flat spots cannot be repaired.
manual63
05-23-2006, 02:33 PM
If you plan to keep your old hub, you can just get a rim and new nipples, maybe reuse the spokes if they are in good shape.

Look at costs though. Unless you have a super nice (high end) hub, it might be better to just replace the whole wheel with a new wheel and maybe even cost the same or less. Most shops in the city will have some stock wheels, or they can order them locally from QBP both custom and pre-built at some pretty good prices.
SprocketHead
05-23-2006, 04:33 PM
...it might be better to just replace the whole wheel with a new wheel and maybe even cost the same or less...

I thought about replacing the wheels,,, I forgot to mention, they are Tandem wheels 145mm.. Spendy! I didn't realize they were different til today.

So, I took them to Behind Bars. Chuck sounded confident that he could fix em. Another shop said no way.. So, we'll see what happens.

I couldn't find a hub online for less than $100.00.
SprocketHead
05-25-2006, 10:23 PM
Yup, he fixed em! Turns out, it wasn't really a flat spot... He did a great job rebuilding my wheel, Thanks Chuck:)