5/14/2008 1:19 AM
can any one give me a guide of how to lace these rims cause haven a bit of trouble
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superstar_bmx
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Sean OD
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5/14/2008 2:14 AM dont lace them yourself have a shop do it its very hard to lace rims if you dont have the right shit
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superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 3:40 AM cheers man
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2funny4u
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5/14/2008 3:43 AM 
dont lace them yourself have a shop do it its very hard to lace rims if you dont have the right shit ya i lave rims for all my friends... so gotta have the right spoke lenghts, like if u have spokes for 3x and u lace 4x they dont work... so just go to a shop
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superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 4:14 AM yer i got right size spokes for 3x and i cant get the hub to to center and i cant get like the last 4 spoke in haha so ill prob just leave it to shop
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superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 4:16 AM |
sittingduck
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5/14/2008 4:17 AM Edited Date/Time:
5/14/2008 4:19 AM It's not that hard! If you are good with tools, and can use common sense, you can do it.
This site will walk you through every aspect of it..... http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html#lacing One thing to keep in mind though, on the fly rims, you want to cross lace them to get maximum strength. Go from one side of the hub to the OTHER side of the rim. http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/spokecalc/ The above site has an excellent spoke length calculator, You will need to take accurate measurements in Millimeters. If that's too complicated for you, your local shop can probably come up with the right spokes if you bring the rim and hub, or you can call danscomp, etc. and give them the specs. keep the nipples all threaded on the exact same number of turns, and your rim should start out very close to true. |
superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 4:23 AM thanks
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sittingduck
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5/14/2008 5:14 AM No problem... I added the spoke stuff for extra benefit, since you already have spokes. If you ever build up more wheels, it can be helpful.
Take the time to screw each nipple on the same amount.... that's the key to starting out right. |
superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 6:05 AM should i try and keep adding spokes each side as i go like switch over and so a bit then go ot other side and do a bit
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sittingduck
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5/14/2008 6:14 AM Do them in groups of 9.
Start with the "trailing spokes" (the ones going in from the outside of the hub) on one side, then the same on the other. Then you do the "leading spokes" (from inside the hub). These are the ones that cross over 2 then under one. Read through the directions a couple of times on that site, it will become clearer if you do. |
superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 6:48 AM so is it betta to start with the spokes that go over the flange i was starting wid spokes from the insind of flange
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quiktrip
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5/14/2008 6:57 AM dude its hard as fuck its kinda backwards from a regular rim
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superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 7:30 AM ok thanks
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sja_ridebmx
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5/14/2008 9:54 AM the fly rims hard to lace cause you have to cross the spokes. but its worth it. its hell strong. just get a shop to do it. its easier lol
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superstar_bmx
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5/14/2008 12:44 PM dont worry bout it any more i laced it and it was quiet easy suaaaaaaaa
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sittingduck
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5/14/2008 4:23 PM Nice! Don't forget to check 'em after a few rides... the spokes will settle in a bit and need some re-tensioning.
And YES, you start with the spokes on the outside... MUCH easier that way. Going the other way would be very hard. |
jacobbmx013
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5/14/2008 4:25 PM i just get shops to lace my rims
your skill level is not defined by the price of your bike
stop hating on everyone all the time, just go ride |
superstar_bmx
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5/15/2008 8:42 AM
Nice! Don't forget to check 'em after a few rides... the spokes will settle in a bit and need some re-tensioning.
thanks bro i think u can lace them any way pretty easy cause i started on the inside and that was pretty easy
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SHePP iZ SicK
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5/15/2008 4:54 PM Shops bro lol u dont wanna fuck up
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Ryan1993
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5/16/2008 3:33 AM Edited Date/Time:
5/16/2008 3:34 AM the rim itself is a little whack to lace one of my buddies had one and the shop had to bend the spokes to make it work
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joe rides bicycles
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5/16/2008 3:59 PM did you use the right spoke lengths , i run a fly rim and you need a 186mm spoke length for them to lace up good
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sittingduck
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5/16/2008 5:49 PM Edited Date/Time:
5/16/2008 5:52 PM Spoke length depends on many factors. Not all hubs have the same flange height.
Lacing wheels is not that hard. Especially considering how much instruction is available online. BUT, if you are not at all mechanically inclined, take the advice of the no0bs here, and take them to a shop. It's not really something the clueless should attempt. |
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superstar_bmx wrote: can any one give me a guide of how to lace these rims cause haven a bit of trouble