Bicycle Wheel Building Workshop - Saturday 23 Feb 2013 in Cambridge

This is a practical workshop where you learn how to assemble, true and optimise bicycle wheels using proven techniques based on sound principles. I concentrate on teaching you how to build strong and durable wheels of ’standard’ (eg. cross-3) pattern. Radial, mixed and other exotic lacing patterns are not demonstrated, but the skills you learn provide the best foundation for attempting them later if you wish.

Whether you simply want to replace an occasional broken spoke, true existing wheels or hand build a complete wheel, this workshop gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need in a controlled environment. I restrict class size to ensure a high teacher-student ratio.

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Date: Sat 23/2/13
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Queen Edith Community Primary School, Godwin Way,
Cambridge, CB1 8QP
Cost: £85

You can download the current Information Sheet he http://www.davidwgreen.talktalk.net/..._1day_info.pdf

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This is a practical workshop where you learn how to assemble, true and
optimise bicycle wheels using proven techniques based on sound principles.
I concentrate on teaching you how to build strong and durable wheels of ’standard’
(eg. cross-3) pattern. Radial, mixed and other exotic lacing patterns are
not demonstrated, but the skills you learn provide the best foundation for
attempting them later if you wish.

Whether you simply want to replace an occasional broken spoke, true
existing wheels or hand build a complete wheel, this workshop gives you
the knowledge, skills and confidence you need in a controlled environment.
I restrict class size to ensure a high teacher-student ratio.

Details
------
Date: Sat 23/2/13
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Queen Edith Community Primary School, Godwin Way,
Cambridge, CB1 8QP
Cost: £85

You can download the current Information Sheet he
http://www.davidwgreen.talktalk.net/..._1day_info.pdf

Enrolment details and questions
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Please email davidwgreenatoneteldotcom


Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For £85, you
could buy several of them.

On 24/01/2013 09:09, John Benn wrote:
wrote in message
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This is a practical workshop where you learn how to assemble, true and
optimise bicycle wheels using proven techniques based on sound
principles. I concentrate on teaching you how to build strong and
durable wheels of ’standard’ (eg. cross-3) pattern. Radial, mixed and
other exotic lacing patterns are not demonstrated, but the skills you
learn provide the best foundation for attempting them later if you wish.

Whether you simply want to replace an occasional broken spoke, true
existing wheels or hand build a complete wheel, this workshop gives
you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need in a controlled
environment. I restrict class size to ensure a high teacher-student
ratio.

Details
------
Date: Sat 23/2/13
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Queen Edith Community Primary School, Godwin Way,
Cambridge, CB1 8QP
Cost: £85

You can download the current Information Sheet he
http://www.davidwgreen.talktalk.net/..._1day_info.pdf

Enrolment details and questions
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Please email davidwgreenatoneteldotcom


Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For £85,
you could buy several of them.

I would guess that it’s an enthusiast thing.

A bit like cars, my bro-in-law spends hours tinkering with his medley of
collectable cars. I just take mine to the garage and ask them to fix it.

"Simon Weissel" wrote in message
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On 24/01/2013 09:09, John Benn wrote:
wrote in message
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This is a practical workshop where you learn how to assemble, true and
optimise bicycle wheels using proven techniques based on sound
principles. I concentrate on teaching you how to build strong and
durable wheels of ’standard’ (eg. cross-3) pattern. Radial, mixed and
other exotic lacing patterns are not demonstrated, but the skills you
learn provide the best foundation for attempting them later if you wish.

Whether you simply want to replace an occasional broken spoke, true
existing wheels or hand build a complete wheel, this workshop gives
you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need in a controlled
environment. I restrict class size to ensure a high teacher-student
ratio.

Details
------
Date: Sat 23/2/13
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Queen Edith Community Primary School, Godwin Way,
Cambridge, CB1 8QP
Cost: £85

You can download the current Information Sheet he
http://www.davidwgreen.talktalk.net/..._1day_info.pdf

Enrolment details and questions
----------------------------------------------
Please email davidwgreenatoneteldotcom


Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For £85,
you could buy several of them.

I would guess that it’s an enthusiast thing.

A bit like cars, my bro-in-law spends hours tinkering with his medley of
collectable cars. I just take mine to the garage and ask them to fix it.

Ah, I see.

John Benn wrote:

"Simon Weissel" wrote in message
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On 24/01/2013 09:09, John Benn wrote:
wrote in message
...
This is a practical workshop where you learn how to assemble, true and
optimise bicycle wheels using proven techniques based on sound
principles. I concentrate on teaching you how to build strong and
durable wheels of ’standard’ (eg. cross-3) pattern. Radial, mixed and
other exotic lacing patterns are not demonstrated, but the skills you
learn provide the best foundation for attempting them later if you wish.

Whether you simply want to replace an occasional broken spoke, true
existing wheels or hand build a complete wheel, this workshop gives
you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need in a controlled
environment. I restrict class size to ensure a high teacher-student
ratio.

Details
------
Date: Sat 23/2/13
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Queen Edith Community Primary School, Godwin Way,
Cambridge, CB1 8QP
Cost: £85

You can download the current Information Sheet he
http://www.davidwgreen.talktalk.net/..._1day_info.pdf

Enrolment details and questions
----------------------------------------------
Please email davidwgreenatoneteldotcom


Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For £85,
you could buy several of them.

I would guess that it’s an enthusiast thing.

A bit like cars, my bro-in-law spends hours tinkering with his medley of
collectable cars. I just take mine to the garage and ask them to fix it.

Ah, I see.

So do I, see why some people would be interested in taking this
course, I mean. Even so, it lasts 7 hours and costs £85 and I can't
believe anyone would want to take it if they "simply want to replace
an occasional broken spoke".

Then again, I haven't a clue how to replace a broken spoke so I
suppose I shouldn't discourage others from learning how to - may need
their help one day.

"Alex" wrote in message
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John Benn wrote:

"Simon Weissel" wrote in message
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On 24/01/2013 09:09, John Benn wrote:
wrote in message
...
This is a practical workshop where you learn how to assemble, true and
optimise bicycle wheels using proven techniques based on sound
principles. I concentrate on teaching you how to build strong and
durable wheels of 'standard' (eg. cross-3) pattern. Radial, mixed and
other exotic lacing patterns are not demonstrated, but the skills you
learn provide the best foundation for attempting them later if you
wish.

Whether you simply want to replace an occasional broken spoke, true
existing wheels or hand build a complete wheel, this workshop gives
you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need in a controlled
environment. I restrict class size to ensure a high teacher-student
ratio.

Details
------
Date: Sat 23/2/13
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Queen Edith Community Primary School, Godwin Way,
Cambridge, CB1 8QP
Cost: £85

You can download the current Information Sheet he
http://www.davidwgreen.talktalk.net/..._1day_info.pdf

Enrolment details and questions
----------------------------------------------
Please email davidwgreenatoneteldotcom


Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For £85,
you could buy several of them.

I would guess that it's an enthusiast thing.

A bit like cars, my bro-in-law spends hours tinkering with his medley of
collectable cars. I just take mine to the garage and ask them to fix it.

Ah, I see.

So do I, see why some people would be interested in taking this
course, I mean. Even so, it lasts 7 hours and costs £85 and I can't
believe anyone would want to take it if they "simply want to replace
an occasional broken spoke".

Then again, I haven't a clue how to replace a broken spoke so I
suppose I shouldn't discourage others from learning how to - may need
their help one day.


It's sounds like an incredibly boring workshop.

On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:09:34 -0000, John Benn wrote:

Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

Because you get better wheels building them yourself.

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For
£85, you could buy several of them.

Hand-built wheels are significantly better than machine built wheels.
You can't buy several hand-built wheels for a labour charge of
85 pounds.

Wheel-building is quite pleasant as an activity.

There's a moderate sense of accomplishment.

Why dpoes anyone do any hobby or craft activity? Why does anyone
build model aeroplanes when they could buy a RTF? Why does my mother
embroider cushion covers when she could just buy some?

regards, Ian SMith
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On 25/01/2013 10:10, Ian Smith wrote:
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:09:34 -0000, John Benn wrote:

Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

Because you get better wheels building them yourself.

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For
£85, you could buy several of them.

Hand-built wheels are significantly better than machine built wheels.
You can't buy several hand-built wheels for a labour charge of
85 pounds.

Wheel-building is quite pleasant as an activity.

There's a moderate sense of accomplishment.

Why dpoes anyone do any hobby or craft activity? Why does anyone
build model aeroplanes when they could buy a RTF? Why does my mother
embroider cushion covers when she could just buy some?

regards, Ian SMith

I can go with all of that and I can certainly see the attraction.

"Geeky" activities are the stuff of life and are in no way to be
discouraged or disparaged.

Building bike wheels wouldn't be for me, but there are things in which I
*am* interested which might well meet with the same sort of reaction.

On 25/01/2013 18:10, Ian Smith wrote:
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:09:34 -0000, John Benn wrote:

Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

Because you get better wheels building them yourself.

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For
£85, you could buy several of them.

Hand-built wheels are significantly better than machine built wheels.

Yes of course they are. What an idiot.

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton, of Lancaster
University, wrote in an interim assessment of the Understanding Walking
and Cycling study. "For them, cycling is a bit embarrassing, they fail
to see its purpose, and have no interest in integrating it into their
lives, certainly on a regular basis."

Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:
On 25/01/2013 18:10, Ian Smith wrote:
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:09:34 -0000, John Benn wrote:

Why don't you just buy the wheels ready-made?

Because you get better wheels building them yourself.

I cannot see what the point of building your own wheels is. For
£85, you could buy several of them.

Hand-built wheels are significantly better than machine built wheels.

Yes of course they are. What an idiot.

In what way are they better, a machine will line up the components a lot
more accurately than an unskilled human?

--
ennemm