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Spoke Wrenches

Park	Black	$6.95	Fits European-sized nipples (including DT and Wheelsmith.)
Park	Red	$6.95	Fits O.E.M. Asian spokes
Spokey	Red	7.95	Fits European-sized nipples (including DT and Wheelsmith.) My favorite mid-priced spoke wrench, Like the DT, the steel jaw has the opening at one corner, so the wrench engages 3 of the 4 corners of the nipple. The steel insert is not as tall as the flats of the spoke, so it doesn't have quite as full engagement as the DT.
Spokey	Yellow	7.95	Fits O.E.M. Asian spokes
Twist Resist spoke gripper Right Handed model (hold in left hand) $69.95			This is a modified 4th hand, designed to grip the spoke shaft near the nipple, preventing wind-up (spoke twist) that can lead to unreliable wheels. This tool is a big help with extra-thin spokes, such as the DT Revolution. Note: Potential confusion: The "right hand" model is for wheelbuilders who use their right hand to turn the spoke wrench. The "right hand" version of the Twist Resist is actually designed to be held in the wheelbuilder's left hand. If you prefer to use your left hand on the spoke wrench, order the "left hand" model, which is optimized to be used by the wheelbuilder's right hand.
Twist Resist spoke gripper Left Handed model (hold in right hand) $69.95

Truing Stands

Minoura Workman Pro Folding Truing Stand $79.95 A basic truing stand for the home mechanic. You can build as good a wheel with this stand as with any other, though more expensive units will be more durable and a bit faster.

Park TS-8 Home Truing Stand $89.95 Sturdier than the Minoura unit.

Park TS-2 Professional Truing Stand $230.95 The one most bike shops use.

Adjustable base for TS-2 stand $39.95

Dishing Gauges

Minoura Folding Dishing Gauge $24.95

The hilarious instruction sheet is worth the price!

New Park WAG-4 Professional Dishing Gauge $48.95

Features fine-adjustable pointer. Adjustable blocks let it work even with the tire installed on the wheel.

Tensiometers - Spoke Tension Measuring Instruments.

NEW! Park TM-1 Tensiometer $79.95

Very nice new product, easy to read, including spoke gauge gauge and conversion table for 16 different spoke gauge/material combinations.

These are really nice, seem superior to the much more expensive Wheelsmith unit.

The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt MA0001 Hardback 142 Pages $24.95 This is the definitive text on the wire spoked bicycle wheel. In addition to providing detailed instructions on how to build light, strong, durable and reliable wheels, The Bicycle Wheel offers a detailed theoretical analysis of how a spoked wheel works, refuting the folklore and myth of a century. Contains very clear diagrams, index.

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