Jimmy_c Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Right, in the process of buliding my wheel (first time),ive done the first set of spokes on the drive-side and the first set on the non-drive side and ive twisted the hub clockwise, all looks good!This is were iam stuck, i dont understand the cross over bit, ive read over the wheel bulid guide in the Wiki but still dont get it!!!If anyone could please help me out with the rest of the wheel bulid process that would be great!!!Thanks,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Search it on goggle the are lots of site telling what to do, better then the on on the wiki Edited September 14, 2007 by E6v6i6l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandamna Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 im 99% sure you have to do it OVER-UNDER-OVER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Because of this thread i just ordered a spoke key, which i probaly should have had anywayim going to give wheel truing a go as the bloke that built my wheel didnt do a great job, it buckled in 2 days and i wasnt riding amazingly harshI think im going to get one of them wheel truing/ building stands aswellVee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandamna Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Because of this thread i just ordered a spoke key, which i probaly should have had anywayim going to give wheel truing a go as the bloke that built my wheel didnt do a great job, it buckled in 2 days and i wasnt riding amazingly harshI think im going to get one of them wheel truing/ building stands aswellVeeIts prity easy to do while its still on your bike, basically you tighten the spoke opposite to the buckle, and you loosen the spokes where the buckle is Edited September 14, 2007 by jandamna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy wonka Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) im 99% sure you have to do it OVER-UNDER-OVER nah not quite, the outside spoke (outside of the flange) goes over one spoke over another then under the third (this is for a 3 cross wheel build)once you have it all laced up how you think is right, post up a pic and we can check your lacing Edited September 14, 2007 by willy wonka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandamna Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 nah not quite, the outside spoke (outside of the flange) goes over one spoke over another then under the third (this is for a 3 cross wheel build)once you have it all laced up how you think is right, post up a pic and we can check your lacing Ahh alright thanks for clearing that up, my mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_c Posted September 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Right well i think ive done it nowthe outside spoke on the drive side goes over one then under one.all spokes are bent - will this sort its self out when i tighten them?will take a pic now! 5minsThanksJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy wonka Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Right well i think ive done it nowthe outside spoke on the drive side goes over one then under one.all spokes are bent - will this sort its self out when i tighten them?will take a pic now! 5minsThanksJamesim guessing you have done them 2 cross then (were each spoke only crosses 2 other spokes) if so, its guna be a bit weak..post up a pic and we'll tell you whats wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_c Posted September 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) urm how do i post a pic!!!i clicked on insert image and i have to enter a URL? my pic is on my desktop????Sorry to be a pain!!!Now worries sorted it!James Edited September 14, 2007 by Jimmy_c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy wonka Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 no worries now, im talking him through it on msn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 What would the strongest way to build a wheel up be? I want to make mine bomb proof Well as strong as it can beVee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandamna Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 What would the strongest way to build a wheel up be? I want to make mine bomb proof Well as strong as it can beVeeIf you want it bomb-proof i would go for 4-cross. The "norm" most people go for is 3-cross though, and thats definetly strong enough for me, and i'am not really a smooth rider heheJan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_c Posted September 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 No worrys guys all sorted just got to true it when i get home form work!was up till 1.30 am buliding it, thanks to Willy Wonka who talked me though it on msn!!!ThanksJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsin808 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Anyone need diagrams for traditional 3 cross spoke patterns go here:http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html Edited September 15, 2007 by trialsin808 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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