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hirakukibou
12-05-2008, 11:07 AM
I would like to learn to build wheels but am not sure how I would do that or where I would go. I live in Somerville MA. Anyone know of classes or someone who might want an apprentice?

Thanks.
Pata

DebW
12-05-2008, 01:57 PM
I'm in the Boston area and have been building wheels for 35 years. PM and maybe we can set something up. There are some good books you could reference as well.

lunacycles
12-06-2008, 03:02 PM
Hi Pata, if I were you I would take Deb up on that offer. Wheelbuilding is fun and not hard, but I think challenging to learn from a book. It is really good to have a pro around for that first set. Good luck and have fun!

Trek420
12-06-2008, 05:02 PM
Lunacycles,

Are you any relation to these bikes? :D :cool:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=22349

lunacycles
12-06-2008, 05:17 PM
Trek420:

I'm having some technical issues, but does this look familiar?

http://lunacycles.com/Strumelia.html

Trek420
12-06-2008, 05:36 PM
Yep, that's BleekerSt_gal's bike, Tulip has one too.

Welcome to TE :p

lunacycles
12-06-2008, 05:47 PM
why thank you. I have been spending a lot of years on the wrong forums, it would appear:eek:

Trek420
12-06-2008, 06:01 PM
Better late than never ;)