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Old 13th August 2008   #1
johan
 
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My wheels!

So I decided to build my wheels up, never done it before. But it turned out quite good, radial front and 3x back. Hard part left now, truing them :S
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Old 13th August 2008   #2
Dammit
What are you doing with the old ones?

i.e. if you need to make some space?
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Old 13th August 2008   #3
johan
 
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They go back on my other bike. :)
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Old 13th August 2008   #4
Dammit
Meh!
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Old 13th August 2008   #5
Dammit
Look nice anyway- you drilled you bb yet?
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Old 13th August 2008   #6
johan
 
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thanks and no, will do it this weekend, want to take the BB out before I drill the shell.
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Old 13th August 2008   #7
Dammit
Very wise- if you want to borrow the BB tool/spanner/drill/drill-bit then feel free to rock over on Sunday.

You can do the drilling though- I'm not going to be responsible for that!
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Old 14th August 2008   #8
pete
 
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i see some stickers that need removing!
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Old 14th August 2008   #9
johan
 
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But the stickers are so cool :/
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Old 14th August 2008   #10
the-smiling-buddha
 
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removing stickers is so last year nice wheels jo
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Old 14th August 2008   #11
Jacqui
 
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johan, your new bike is soooo lovely and understated. I think pete is right that the sitckers would just detract from the loveliness of the overall look of the bike.
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Old 14th August 2008   #12
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yeah, get the lighter fluid or surgical spirit out to removed the gluey shit after you've peels the stickers off.

Nice set of wheels.
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Old 14th August 2008   #13
paul74
 
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Weird but true - mayonnaise removes the gluey shit...
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Old 14th August 2008   #14
johan
 
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Thanks, will remove the stickers. Will most likely use ligther fluid, mayonnaise seems a bit over the top.
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Old 14th August 2008   #15
TheBrick(Tommy)
 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paul74 View Post
Weird but true - mayonnaise removes the gluey shit...
It's the vinegar.
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Old 14th August 2008   #16
johan
 
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If I put vinegar on my chips while I remove the stickers, will this help?
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Old 14th August 2008   #17
|³|MA3K
 
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No but the rims will be more tasty.
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Old 14th August 2008   #18
deadly fanny pack
 
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truing tip:

after the wheel seems true, flip it round to see if youve accidently caused uneven dishing.

Will usually require a tiny bit of tweaking back in the oppossite direction.

Also when it seems done, squeeze the spokes with all your might, perhaps even step on them to help them bed.

Then re-true accordingly.
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