Wheel Building

[hirakukibou]

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]

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]

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]

Lunacycles,

Are you any relation to these bikes?

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

[lunacycles]

Trek420:

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

http://lunacycles.com/Strumelia.html

[Trek420]

Yep, that's BleekerSt_gal's bike, Tulip has one too.

Welcome to TE

[lunacycles]

why thank you. I have been spending a lot of years on the wrong forums, it would appear

[Trek420]

Better late than never