Working with bladed spokes...

[Jim Higson]

Colin Campbell wrote:

>> Dear Colin,
>>
>> This may be the tool:
>>
>>
http://biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?i...Wheel and Rim&tc=Spoke Holders&item_id=SA-BSK
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Carl Fogel
>
> Looks similar, Carl, though the one I saw was black plastic.

I just got one of these:

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=T0044

Might be the tool you described. Quite reasonable given PBK have free
delivery to the UK.

 

[D'ohBoy]

On Aug 29, 10:19 am, Jim Higson <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have very occasionally seen straight-pull CX-rays, but only on built-up
> wheels. I'll ask at the LBS if they can get them, but I suspect they are
> only sold to wheel factories.

thorusa.com will sell you straight-pull CX-Rays.

D'ohBoy

 

[Jim Higson]

D'ohBoy wrote:

> On Aug 29, 10:19 am, Jim Higson <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I have very occasionally seen straight-pull CX-rays, but only on built-up
>> wheels. I'll ask at the LBS if they can get them, but I suspect they are
>> only sold to wheel factories.
>
> thorusa.com will sell you straight-pull CX-Rays.

Useful to know. Shipping from the USA is a bit prohibitive, but if I can't
get them elsewhere might be worth it anyway.