Re: Harris Cyclery wheelbuilding

Camilo Wrote: 
> On May 6, 10:46 am, landotter <landot...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:...
> >  if you need a very normal
> > combination of rim/spoke/hub--it's more economical and fun to just
> get
> > a wheelinabox and tune them using Sheldon Brown's
> instructions--takes
> > all of fifteen minutes, and they'll be as durable as something hand
> > built.
> 
> Can you give a pointer to SB's instructions for tuning a new generic
> wheel? (aka wheelinabox).  I looked on his site and only saw very
> lengthy and detailed wheelbuilding instructions.  I have no idea which
> ****tion to concentrate on.  I'm curious because I recently purchased
> that type of wheel and am interested in giving it a once-over before
> riding.  I need "idiot's guide" type stuff that assumes no knowledge
> (although I understand hubs, rims, spokes, spoke wrenches, etc - I've
> never actually tuned a wheel)
> 
> Thanks.


http://www.bbinstitute.com/DX%20Demo%20Chap%2017.pdf

Stabilizing the True 
Precision Tension Balance 
are the sections to pay particular note.  + the advice given by Muzi in
another response


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daveornee