Tips for building deep rim wheels

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  • I'm building a pair of Velocity Deep V's. Any tips on getting the nipples in without them falling into the cavity. It's a bloody pain in the butt.

    Thanks

  • Thread them onto a spare spoke (2 twists max, not very much) and get them in that way. Get the proper spoke in and start tightening. Should unthread the tool-spoke. Or just push it in, unthread the tool-spoke, and use a screwdriver to thread it on.

  • use another spoke with nipple attached backwards, poke it through and twist on to the spoke in the wheel.

  • It's been a while since I last built a wheel - I was taught that.
    Reminder gratefully received!

  • A cotton bud cut diagonally to a point works well enough and you dont have to unwind it.

  • Using a spare spoke with the nipple on backwards does the job but takes ages. If you're planning on doing any more Deep-V wheels then I would recommend getting yourself a spoke nipple guide or nipple clamp. You'll find it tricky at the two holes either side of the joining point but otherwise should be fine.

    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=14786&categoryID=307

  • I just use an small length of picture hanging wire, thread the nipple on, and then the wire through the rim, then drop the nipple into place, and use a screwdriver to thread the nipple onto the laced spoke. job done.

  • I usually use a match

  • i use a match too

  • Using a spare spoke with the nipple on backwards does the job but takes ages.[URL="http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=14786&categoryID=307"][/URL]

    i use more than one spoke for that, normaly 8 for a 32H wheel. feels faster.

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