Professional Guide to Wheel Building Roger Musson 5th Edition Terms and Conditions Thank you for purchasing this book. The book represents a factual account of how I build wheels and is provided in the hope that it is useful. I am obliged to write the following terms and conditions for use of the book: 1. If you have any doubts about your own ability and mechanical skills then consult a qualified cycle mechanic before attempting any of the procedures contained in the book. 2. The book and any related materials are provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind and the author expressly disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall the author be liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages that result from the information contained in this book. 3. This book required much work and expertise but it’s not expensive. 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Copyright © Roger Musson 2005-2009 5.01a - 6 Contents Terms and Conditions ...........................................................................1 Contents ............................................................................................... 2 Introduction ......................................................................................... 5 Types of wheels covered.............................................................................................................. 6 The techniques I use ................................................................................................................... 6 Getting the best from this PDF ................................................................................................... 7 Updates ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Contact details ............................................................................................................................. 8 And finally ................................................................................................................................... 8 Components and Features ................................................................... 9 Rim spoke hole offset .................................................................................................................. 9 Rim eyelet design ...................................................................................................................... 10 Pinned rim joints ........................................................................................................................ 11 Welded rim joints .......................................................................................................................12 Rim compressive force ...............................................................................................................12 Hubs ............................................................................................................................................13 Hub spoke holes .........................................................................................................................13 Hub countersunk holes ..............................................................................................................14 Hub flange thickness ..................................................................................................................14 Downhill wheels .........................................................................................................................14 Spokes ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Spoke threads ............................................................................................................................ 18 Inside and outside spokes ......................................................................................................... 18 Spoke orientation .......................................................................................................................19 Nipples ........................................................................................................................................19 Wheel trueness .......................................................................................................................... 20 Wheel dish ..................................................................................................................................21 Offset frames and dishless wheels ............................................................................................ 22 Tools ................................................................................................... 24 Spoke wrench ............................................................................................................................ 24 Wheel truing stand .................................................................................................................... 25 Making your own truing stand ................................................................................................. 25 12 and 15mm through axle MTB rear hubs .............................................................................. 32 Wheel dishing gauge ................................................................................................................. 33 The nipple driver ....................................................................................................................... 35 Leather gloves............................................................................................................................ 36 Bladed spoke tool ...................................................................................................................... 37 Nipple holder ............................................................................................................................. 37 Tensiometer ............................................................................................................................... 38 Chain whip ................................................................................................................................. 39 Building .............................................................................................. 40 Lacing the Wheel ........................................................................................................................41 Completing the wheel ................................................................................................................ 51 i) Spoke twist ...................................................................................................................... 58 ii) Stressing the wheel (spokes) .......................................................................................... 59 Wheel tolerances ....................................................................................................................... 62 How long should it take ............................................................................................................ 63 Re-tensioning wheels ................................................................................................................ 63 Testing your wheel .................................................................................................................... 64 Related topics ............................................................................................................................ 65 Warnings.................................................................................................................................... 72 Repairing ............................................................................................ 73 Checking the wheel ................................................................................................................... 73 Loose spokes .............................................................................................................................. 73 Damaged spokes ........................................................................................................................ 73 Spoke breakages ........................................................................................................................ 74 Rim wear and damage .............................................................................................................. 75 Hub damage .............................................................................................................................