Bicycle Wheel Building

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Building bicycle wheels is done in multiple steps, including placing the spokes, and truing the wheel. Learn how to build a bicycle wheel in this free video series.

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Calculating Spoke Length for a Bicycle Wheel
Calculating spoke length correctly is done by using an online calculator. Learn how to measure spoke length when building a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Fine Tuning a Bicycle Wheel
When building a bicycle wheel it must be fine tuned by dialing in the feeler gauges. Learn how to fine tune a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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How to Dish a Bicycle Wheel
A wheel dishing tool is used to dish a bicycle wheel correctly. Learn how to properly dish a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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How to Tension a Bicycle Wheel
Tensioning a bicycle wheel to a working tension is done using a spoke driver. Learn how to tension a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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How to True a Bicycle Wheel
Taking note of the roundness of wheel when truing the wheel is important to make sure the bicycle wheel is trued properly. Learn how to true a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Measuring Spoke Length when Building a Bicycle Wheel
Measuring spoke length when building a bicycle wheel is done by taking measurements of the dimensions of the wheel. Learn how to measure spoke length when building a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Placing Drive Side Pulling Spokes in a Bicycle Wheel
Staying conscious of the wheel label when installing the drive side pulling spokes will make the wheel look good. Learn how to install the drive side pulling spokes in a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Placing Left Side Pulling Spokes in a Bicycle Wheel
A twist is added into the hub when placing the left side pulling spokes. Learn how to install left side pulling spokes in a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Placing Static Spokes in a Bicycle Wheel
Static spokes must be introduced into the hub flange. Learn how to install static spokes in a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Preparing a Bicycle Wheel for Tensioning
Preparing a bicycle wheel for tensioning is done by gently bending the spokes to follow the flange. Learn how to prepare a bicycle wheel for tensioning in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Preparing Spokes for a Bicycle Wheel
Preparing the threads on the spoke to accept the nipple is essential when prepping spokes for a bicycle wheel. Learn how to prepare spokes for a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Relieving Stress in a Bicycle Wheel
Pushing the wheel relieves the stress that builds as the wheel is tensioned during building. Learn how to relieve stress in a bicycle wheel when building a bicycle wheel in this free video.

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Tools for Building a Bicycle Wheel
Specific tools such as wheel truing stands are necessary for building a bicycle wheel. Find out what tools you need to build a bicycle wheel in this free video on bicycle wheel building.

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Summary: The bicycle remains both a fun vehicle for recreation and exercise and a viable means of transportation over relatively short distances. Sometimes parts break down, tires fail, chains come off of gears, and wheels break. Repairing or building bicycle wheels is more difficult than replacing the chain but with advice from a bicycle mechanic you can learn how just like the pros.

In this free video guide to bicycle repair and maintenance, learn how to build a bicycle wheel from bicycle mechanic Pancho Herrera. Pancho will demonstrate how to calculate spoke length for a bicycle wheel, how to prepare spokes for a bicycle wheel, how to place drive side pulling spokes and left side pulling spokes, how to place static spokes, how to prepare a bicycle wheel for tensioning, how to tension a bicycle wheel, how to fine tune a bicycle wheel, how to relieve stress in a bicycle wheel, how to dish a bicycle wheel, and how to true a bicycle wheel.

About the Expert

Expert: Pancho Herrera has been a bike mechanic for over 25 years. Has has worked for both large bike shops and privately. He has built, maintained and repaired road bikes and mountain bikes for both brand new riders, and pros alike. He is also an avid cyclist, both as rider and racer.