Bicycle Wheelbuilding

I've built a few wheels following YouTube videos, but always had to guess on spoke lengths. This book's calculator and tables are worth the price alone. The pre-calculated lengths for my Shimano/Mavic combo were spot on. The truing stand protocol is clear, but I wish there were more diagrams for the lacing patterns. Still, a solid bench reference.

It's a good book, but not perfect. The spoke length theory section is thorough, but I found the tension tables a bit overwhelming at first. The troubleshooting chapter saved me when I had a persistent wobble. I was hoping for more on carbon rims, but the basics are covered. If you're a beginner, you might need to read a few sections twice.

I'm a hobbyist who has built a couple of wheels, and this book helped me get my spoke lengths right without endless forum digging. The procedures are exact, which I like. However, I felt the book was a bit too focused on the math and didn't give enough on the 'feel' of truing. But I guess that's the point — it's a bench reference, not a philosophy book.

This is the wheelbuilding book I've been searching for. I've built wheels for years but always struggled with tension consistency. The 3-pass method and tension tables changed my process completely. My last wheel came out perfectly true and has stayed that way. The pre-calculated tables are a godsend. It's now the only book I keep on my bench.

As someone who does my own maintenance, I appreciate the exact values and procedures. The spoke length calculator is clear, and I used it to order spokes for a custom hub. The tension tables are comprehensive, but I did have to cross-reference with my tensiometer's manual. The troubleshooting section is practical and solved my dishing issue. A bit dense, but worth it.

Decent book, but not what I expected. I was looking for more on wheelbuilding from scratch, but this is really about the math and tension. That's fine, but the title should be clearer. The procedures are good, and I did use the length tables for a rear wheel build. It's a bit dry, but it does the job. I'd recommend it if you're already comfortable with the basics.

I've been a mechanic for years, and this book is a great refresher and reference. The spoke length tables are handy, and the tension tables are spot on. The truing stand protocol is a bit rigid for my taste, but it's a good starting point. The troubleshooting chapter is useful for those rare issues. I bought it for the tables, and I'm not disappointed.

It's okay. I bought it because I wanted to learn to build wheels, but I found the math heavy. The pre-calculated tables helped, but I still had to figure out some things on my own. The book assumes you have a tensiometer, which I didn't initially. The procedures are clear, but I wish there were more photos. It's a good reference, but not a beginner's guide.