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For my first wheel build I bought this. http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose-truing-stand/aid:553818
And it was a waste of money. I have since bought the minoura stand and it is significantly better. It may not be park tool level but I think it is plenty good for a couple of wheel sets a year.
fidbod-
For my first wheel build I bought this. rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose-truing-stand/aid:553818
And it was a waste of money. I have since bought the minoura stand and it is significantly better. It may not be park tool level but I think it is plenty good for a couple of wheel sets a year.
What issue did you have? Just being nosey.
For the first few wheel builds on wheels with no dish a decent stand helps to make it easier to understand what is happening. Ended up making my own stand out of some stolen 15mm box section that bolts together.
lynx
Thinking of building my first wheelset, I have a couple of questions.
I know sheldon says you can build a wheel on the bike, but I honestly think I will build quite a few wheelsets going forward, how much better would something like this be:
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/minoura-ft-1-truing-stand/aid:245902?gclid=CjsKDwjwmuafBRCQ7ef6zJXhdRIkAFH2meeefprVMJpCNqOEgvgTH7nsSjnWAenN3vbqAECkwVeAGgLievD_BwE
or: http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJWWTS/jobsworth-wheel-truing-workshop-standard
Also, first set will be for my brakeless fixed town beater thing. I am thinking of using On-one track hubs but not sure what rims. As I don't run a brake I'd like something lightish, but plenty strong for thrashing about, and cheap is most important. What are the options?