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HK_Berlin
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I bought some cheap wheels in the Superstar sale a few weeks back and have had a change of plan with the bike build.
I have a set of 27.5" wheels with Boost hubs and a set of 29" wheels with QR hubs.
The axles can't be converted.
My plan of attack is to strip the wheels and swap the hubs. Sounds relatively straightforward but probably isn't!
I've had a quick measure and the rear wheel hub BCD on both wheels is the same, I'm guessing `I can reuse these spokes without needing to buy new ones?
The front wheels are around 1.5mm difference on the BCD. Would it be sensible to try and reuse these spokes as well?
Last but not least, what will I need?
I've got a wheel truing stand, some spoke keys and a spoke tension meter. I guess I'll be needing a couple of nipple drivers as well.
Is there anything else I'm missing, tool or idea wise?