Wheel building

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

14 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Some impressive numbers !!

 

What rim tape do you prefer ?

 

Same for MTB and gravel bikes ?

 

 

Do you have a preference in terms of sealant ?

I use blue plastic (not fibre-based) rim tape on all the wheels I build. Typically 2 wraps per rim.
I'm not partial to any one sealant - they all do a fairly good job - but I like Stans and Enduro seal.

[ChrisF]

Just now, nick_the_wheelbuilder said:

I use blue plastic (not fibre-based) rim tape on all the wheels I build. Typically 2 wraps per rim.
I'm not partial to any one sealant - they all do a fairly good job - but I like Stans and Enduro seal.

 

Is the "blue plastic" rim tape readily available to us ?

 

The fibre one is a real lady dog come time to clean the rime and prep for the next set of tyres ....

[DieselnDust]

36 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Is the "blue plastic" rim tape readily available to us ?

 

The fibre one is a real lady dog come time to clean the rime and prep for the next set of tyres ....

Why are you replacing the rim tape when you replace the tyres?

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

36 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Is the "blue plastic" rim tape readily available to us ?

 

The fibre one is a real lady dog come time to clean the rime and prep for the next set of tyres ....

Most bike shops should be able to get it.
I can supply you with a roll of your chosen width (23-33mm in increments)

60m long, for R275 plus delivery.

PM me.

[droo]

1 hour ago, DieselnDust said:

Why are you replacing the rim tape when you replace the tyres?

The fibre stuff comes off with the tyre, cos it's poo. The adhesive sticks to the bead of the tyre and the rim bed better than it sticks to the tape itself. Cleanup takes about half an hour per rim.

@ChrisF paraffin or artist's turps is the quickest way we've found to get rid of the glue.

[David Marshall]

7 hours ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said:

As we come to the end of the year, I was crunching the numbers.

It's not been the best year for business, admittedly, but it's been fun and rewarding.

Some very special wheel sets have been assembled in, and left my workshop.

How was your 2024? Any exciting plans for 2025?

 

Those figures are impressive. Well done Nick. 

I thought I was good at 137 built for the year.

Unfortunately my spoke tensioning equipment after 15 years as a pro is showing signs of wear and tear🤕.

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

8 minutes ago, David Marshall said:

Those figures are impressive. Well done Nick. 

I thought I was good at 137 built for the year.

Unfortunately my spoke tensioning equipment after 15 years as a pro is showing signs of wear and tear🤕.

That’s a bloody nice trying stand Dave! 
 

Look after your hands! 

[ChrisF]

4 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

Why are you replacing the rim tape when you replace the tyres?

 

Mostly I dont replace it.  But every so often the tape moves when you debead the old tyres .... and then a quick job turns into a "not so short" session .....

[ChrisF]

3 hours ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said:

Most bike shops should be able to get it.
I can supply you with a roll of your chosen width (23-33mm in increments)

60m long, for R275 plus delivery.

PM me.

 

Thank you Nick

 

I will contact you next year, just chaos now with year end ....

[Ruben101]

17 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

Mostly I dont replace it.  But every so often the tape moves when you debead the old tyres .... and then a quick job turns into a "not so short" session .....

I have also experienced the fibre tape (almost like duct tape) lift when the tyre debeads. 

And if you are not careful when using a tyre lever to take off the tyre, the lever pokes though the tape.

Edited December 12, 2024 by Ruben101

[DieselnDust]

Ok I’ve not had these issues with the fibre / duct tape, especially the thick Gorilla tape variety but thanks for the insight. I do prefer the yellow Stans tape and the blue one most bike shops use but Gorilla has been good enough for me 🤞

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

4 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

Ok I’ve not had these issues with the fibre / duct tape, especially the thick Gorilla tape variety but thanks for the insight. I do prefer the yellow Stans tape and the blue one most bike shops use but Gorilla has been good enough for me 🤞

I've found the Gorilla tape too thick, and can definitely leave a thick sticky messy residue if you remove it from the rim.

The blue or yellow plastic tapes leave no residue and are thin enough not to affect how some tyres seat on the rims.

[Bike Dewing]

Evening all..

How much of an @$$ ache is it to change these QR hubs to Thru axel on a set of wheels.? 
 

is it not worth it.? 
or not possible at all.?

thanks all..

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

13 hours ago, Bike Dewing said:

Evening all..

How much of an @$$ ache is it to change these QR hubs to Thru axel on a set of wheels.? 
 

is it not worth it.? 
or not possible at all.?

thanks all..

Can you tell what make/model the hubs are?

Adapter end caps are incredibly hub-specific. 
 

If available, swapping end caps to thru-axle could be very easy. 

[Bike Dewing]

13 minutes ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said:

Can you tell what make/model the hubs are?

Adapter end caps are incredibly hub-specific. 
 

If available, swapping end caps to thru-axle could be very easy. 

hey Nick..

they are the Giant SLR 1 Disc wheels and QR hubs that came with that rim from Giant..

to be honest there are two bikes I am looking at now as potential options.. I will probably buy outright and then sell the old steed and put that into a Wheelset.. Order from you.! so ill be in touch to consult on that.. I would much rather support you if I can..

Edited December 13, 2024 by Bike Dewing

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

29 minutes ago, Bike Dewing said:

hey Nick..

they are the Giant SLR 1 Disc wheels and QR hubs that came with that rim from Giant..

to be honest there are two bikes I am looking at now as potential options.. I will probably buy outright and then sell the old steed and put that into a Wheelset.. Order from you.! so ill be in touch to consult on that.. I would much rather support you if I can..

Yup, looks like the end cap adapters are available to convert that wheel to thru-axle.
PM me if you'd like to get it done.