This is 'way cool' - both local shops have them in stock. I'll pick one up in the next day or two.
thanks
sc
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> I think that
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=15314&Store=Bike is what I was
> referring to, and now it's down to $30. I think I'll buy one.
>
> I do it against the bike frame, and am very happy with the results. After I'm done, as I
> sight down the wheel while riding, it appears perfect; and my brakes never rub. That's
> sufficient for me!
>
> Tips: Use white-out or paint or a marker to mark spots that need attention.
>
> Don't turn one spoke a lot. Turn a bunch of spokes a little bit each. Make sure to both tighten
> spokes on one side and loosen on the other.
>
> Pluck the spokes like a harp and listen to their tone. On a perfect rim with a perfect hub and
> perfect spokes, same-length spokes should make the same note. I think. Either way, plucking them
> helps identify excessively loose or tight spokes.
>
> On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:25:38 GMT, Scott C <
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> > I have not seen wheel truing stands for $50 or I'd more than likely buy one. I would like to
> > build one, but after talking to local bike shops, maybe using the frame of the bike is the best
> > answer?? I don't need PERFECT.. but better (if possible) than the bike off the shop floor.
> >
> > sc
> >
> > "Rick Onanian" <
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> >> On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:24:46 -0700, Ted Bennett <
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> >> >> It is possible to build a wheel truing machine? I've been thinking
> > about
> >> >> and it does not appear that it would be to hard.. anyone done this?
> >>
> >> > Such machines exist and are busy right now pumping out thousands of wheels. They certainly
> >> > save a lot in labor costs, the reason for
> >> their
> >>
> >> I thought he was asking about making a home-made wheel truing stand, rather than having to pay
> >> $50 for a cheap one (or $150 for a good
one!).
> >>
> >> That said, I'd like to ask...how about it? Probably not worth it; $50 isn't all that terrible.
> >>
> >> -- Rick Onanian
> >
> >
> >
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> Rick Onanian