Tag Archives: rim

On-Road Repairs update

Posted on April 25, 2021 by John

We have added to our page about on-road repairs. There is now a quick list so you can check which particular tools you might need for your bicycle, and we have covered some additional tools. The basic on-road repairs will … Continue reading →

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Revised article on truing wheels

Posted on October 31, 2019 by John

We have a major revision to our article on truing wheels, referring to some new tools and additional techniques. There are several new photos. Enjoy.

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Spocalc spoke calculator and Web page updated

Posted on December 29, 2016 by John

Update to Damon Rinard’s Spocalc Spoke calculator — new advice on fatbikes and hub motors, more spoke calculators for mobile devices added to the list at the bottom of the page, correction of a minor math error (display of bracing … Continue reading →

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Creaks, Clicks and Clunks — and Rubs and Lurches and Rattles

Posted on June 2, 2016 by John

Information has been added to the Creaks, Clicks and Clunks page to help you diagnose several more problems. The page now covers more types of cranks, the noiseless lurches and bumps which occur due to tire damage, chain too wide … Continue reading →

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Spoking for large hubs, improved

Posted on October 29, 2015 by John

The article on special spoking patterns for use with extra-large hubs (for example, electric bicycle hub motors) has been improved with patterns which avoid twisting the hub shell for two of the hub and rim combinations. The article includes all … Continue reading →

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Check spoke tension by ear when building a wheel

Posted on September 23, 2015 by John

Check the level of spoke tension by ear — unless you are tone deaf, a musical pitch reference (pitch pipe, tuning fork, smartphone app etc.) is all you need to tell whether you have brought spokes up to the appropriate … Continue reading →

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Spocalc revised

Posted on September 10, 2015 by John

The page for Damon Rinard’s spoke calculator has been revised, with an updated list of online spoke calculators, several comments and links, and better formatting. Now also includes links to spoke-calculator apps for iOS and Android smartphones!

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Spoking patterns for large hubs

Posted on August 20, 2014 by John

New article on spoke patterns which avoid excessive spoke angles with large hubs such as electrically-assisted bike hub motors.

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Measuring hub and rim for spoke-length calculation

Posted on July 30, 2014 by John

New page on how to measure a hub and rim to get the numbers to enter into a spoke-length calculator.

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On-road Wheel Repairs

Posted on August 2, 2013 by John

John has written an article that just might get you rolling again.

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