Without the bullshit. How to build a 36 spoke wheel.

[@rmromanko]

I haven't had to lace a wheel in over 40 years and found this video among a sea of others on KZbin. I do all my own construction and mechanical work and have well over 3,000 hours as a technical instructor, but literally, anyone can follow this video and do this job. Nicole, you are a truly gifted instructor, and may not even realize it. If you simply did a series of "Without the bullshit" instruction videos, you would be a KZbin star. I followed this procedure, and by the end of the video was smiling while putting in the spokes. This is a truly ENJOYABLE activity, made possible by your excellent instruction. If you are a viewer and researching KZbin on how to lace a 36-spoke wheel, you can stop at this video. You found the video you are looking for. Prepare to have a great time lacing your own wheel. Get ready to enjoy yourself, because by the time you finish, you'll realize the job is a piece of cake. You'll likely be looking for another wheel to do!

[@alanjames5135]

I tried working with other videos, but they were confusing. Yours really is the best by far, and as you state, "without bullshit" Thank you so much for your simplistic but perfect tuition in wheel building.

[@hopenavajo1391]

I know they are confusing,they just get straight to the task and thinking that you will know everything,this video took it step by step, wonderful presentation.

[@Superogobongo]

Those 8 minutes were so much clearer than all those other long tutorials that I've seen. Crystal-clear explanation. Not one word too much. Thank you so much.

[@jasonzrx12]

This is, in fact, a no BS video on building wheels. I built my first set, no problems with this video as a guide. Thanks so much!

[@johnmellor3048]

Thanks so much. Just finished a 36 spoke road wheel after repacking the hub and scrapping a wobbly rim with a couple of cracked spoke holes. Was able to find a nice used rim on Ebay and everything worked perfect. Your tutorial was as described - no bullshit and spot on. This was my third wheel build. My memory isn't good enough to trust lacing patterns. I've always followed KZbin videos but this is the first time I've commented. If someone is building a 36 spoke wheel, this is the one to watch.

[@mumtazshahid790]

❤Waoo, Beautiful ... In a very easy step by step.. very good TEACHER🎉 over thousands of 36 lace videos the best video i found ... Love you ❤

[@vite1968]

I love the name of this video ... i build by this tutorial like 5 wheels now, forget it every time :)

[@bradical8198]

I've watched this video every time for the past 8 years when lacing new rims. Prob. the easiest and straight forward 36 spoke 3 cross how to! Thanks!

[@lucasjacks3594]

I can't thank you enough for this video. It's exactly what's needed to get the job done. Nothing more..nothing less. Educational, to the point, and extremely well done. Thank you so much!

[@BikeRider-my7ri]

This is by far the best wheel building tutorial. I have used this tutorial several times to build many sets of wheels.

[@dmoore0079]

Thank you!!!! finally, someone who knows how to clearly describe the starting point, the patterns, and all the essential areas to pay attention to. This is an awesome video that I will undoubtedly refer back to whenever I need to lace another bike wheel. You are a natural teacher :)

[@hebrewisraelite9305]

Your demonstration is clear and to the point. No Long long talking. And I like that.

[@dannycrelling2385]

EVERY TIME I BUILD A WHEEL I USE THIS VIDEO BECAUSE YOU MAKE IT SO EASY! THANK YOU

[@vikkiemccourt9295]

Like a lot of others I have watched plenty of clips and this is the easiest to understand by a mile. Great job

[@bikeboy6674]

Speaking as one bike mechanic to another, you are an excellent teacher!

[@nomdeguerre13]

I know this video is a hundred years old and you have more than likely forgotten and moved on in life, which I hope has been good. Just wanna say thanks many times over, this video is by far and away the best and most helpful out of the tonnes of videos out there. One day I will buy you a coffee or beer. Later.

[@AppleTY2015]

Lol, what a sweet message. Thankyou so much. I’m very glad it has been helpful. :)

[@shawnwaldrop3702]

Hands down the most straightforward video on lacing wheels. This will work on 48s, as well. Much appreciated with the close up of crossing spokes.

[@enclassorg]

very good! exactly what i was looking for with ...no bs!..just straight to the point! love it! thanks!

[@dosgos]

Clear and precise instructions. This is easiest to follow tutorial I have ever seen. Your spoken English is sublime.

[@knowpeacemusic]

I keep coming back to this video every time I need to rebuild a wheel.. And I do it alot. Thank you for making it!!

[@keithcraig8270]

Hi, Thanks,! I got it! Was able to lace-up my wheels! Best video, Simple.

[@thinkdchannel2919]

Of all videos ive watched for spoke lacing, your video is the best. Nice and clear presentation. Thank you!

[@spencerwvcmoon]

Massive love for this lady she made wheelbuilding a cinch for me and years later I still use her elegant method with great success

[@PilotMcbride]

Back when I was a youngster our local bike shop would redo a wheel for $2 + $1 for the spokes. But back then an adult could buy 10 beers for that 😂😂😂. Today, 10 of the same size beers cost about $65 minimum. No wonder my old man used to jack up 😂😂😂 Now I’ve been hijacked into the bike maintenance engineer position for all my grandkids, so I’ll be revisiting often methinks 😂😂😂 Thanks for posting

[@felipeyera]

Thanks a million! Purchased a trike from Walmart and both rear wheels arrived complete destroyed. As no more in stock, I decided to fix it and purchased two new wheels of the same size, and used the new rims, spokes and nipples to rebuild the trike's rear wheels using the original hub from each side, which are different and unique for this model. Never done it before, but was able to do it thanks to your video to do the lacing, and learned the tensioning and truing procedure from other similat videos. Google and KZbin are incredible!

[@odyssvalterra5268]

The best of all tutorials I ve ever viewed ...thanks sister ...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

Brilliant. I talk too much and go off track when I try to instruct. You are masterful. Thank you.

[@TheBladeRunner63]

Great job! The part that helped me the most was when you start the 2nd group of spokes. That close in shot of where you start the 1st spoke of the 2nd grp was the clearest and easiest explanation of all the vids I've seen. I had no doubt after that part. Thanks

[@AppleTY2015]

Really glad this helped you. I too found this part difficult at first, as there were no videos showing it clearly. Take care.

[@klampykixx]

First wheel build, I thought bah. How hard can it be, I got three quarters in and realised I'd started inside instead of out and had to undo it all and start over. Your vid was a dream to follow. Thankyou. I could listen to you all day..

[@hellohun7331]

The best how to on the subject there is on youtube. Slow and concise for the beginner. I can now lace a wheel as well as any pro could. The last time I asked it was a $100 job. Love that accent,it's the best one on earth to have.

[@spencerwvcmoon]

Still have to keep coming back to this Wonderfull lady! Thanks sooo much sending lots of love

[@StefanoBassoItaly]

The best wheel building tutorial. Thank you!

[@RobertJohnson-ec2uq]

The title says it all. Exactly what I needed to know. Every longer, more involved video from known "celebrities" of bike maintenance or bike tool companies failed miserably. I finally successfully built a wheel and will always refer to this video in future. Just like Steve Skouson's experience. Well Done.

[@Shakinmyhead503]

Thank you for this simplistic version of a seemingly complicated process. Best video by far of the 10 or so I've watched

[@omazilla5739]

11 year video, and still the only one that made sense. I've watched 5 videos now and this is the one that i'm going to reference when doing my wheel.

[@robertbruce-chwatt2647]

This is a brilliant video. I used it to rebuild a 1954 BSA Winged Wheel cyclemotor after paying for a “professional” job which I had to take to bits as the spokes were wrongly laced and bent over each other. I got my money back and did it myself thanks to this video. Thank you again. This is easily the best rebuild video I found on the internet. Well done+++.

[@TheTopGhia]

Just watched a few wheel building videos and this was the best, clear instruction, easy to follow. Thanks.

[@futile2006]

Ive watched this vid and ive watched another vid where the main difference is that you spoke both sides the same with first set of spokes THEN twist the hub, while other vids do 1 side then twist the hub then lace in the opposite direction....which not only looks wrong when complete, it makes it far more complicated. Your video is spot on, just did my first build and it came out perfect first try thanks to this vid!

[@pcrengnr1]

Sorry Nictii I could only give you 1 thumbs up you deserve several. Clarity, conciseness, detailed and easy to follow. Thank you for your time in making a great video. Paul

[@illinoisslowriders6045]

Found this video back in 2012 and still reference it so I dont have to do things twice. I share it on my Facebook page for others' benefit. Excellent video.

[@prettyargonnitrogensodium8952]

I don't know why some disliked this video. This is the best video on youtube about putting spokes.

[@MidwestOptimist]

Thank you for showing how to do something I should have tried to learn decades ago.

[@Sam-hy8cc]

Spoking my first wheel with your video was great! I feel like bike mechanic level up now :) I love how short and clear the video is. Thanks for making it and for making it simple.

[@markellii3093]

I once again came back for help and was glad that I came here

[@blackhawkswincup2010]

The first three words got me here, pronto. And you got me to build my wheel properly. Thank you!

[@heyshug2003]

Thanks for making this video. I kept messing up putting it on then taking it apart, frustrating..saw the video twice, thats all it took to finally finish the job. Thank you once again..

[@hopenavajo1391]

Your video is better presented than others,you went slowly and did it precisely step by step. Great video presentation even if it was short,but awesome.❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@bikedancesailsleep]

Thank you again for this video. It's worth it's weight in gold. You've done a calm, masterful job!

[@Miskatonic33]

Best wheel tutorial on the internet, so simple straight to the point and clear.

[@Jonathan906]

This is a fantastic video, and it's the only one on the topic that I could bear to watch all the way through. Without the babbling is precisely what I wanted. Thank you so much! Your video helped me build my first wheel.

[@joombooshy]

Easiest how to vid I've watched... I've laced wheels using other insructions and half the time had the valve hole in the wrong place. Big thanks!!!

[@jimbob036]

Thanks for this straightforward & detailed video! So many other videos are missing small but crucial details, which can lead to much frustration... The first useful pointer for me was to go for the offset hole to the right when starting on the opposite side of the hub. Secondly, to rotate the hub clockwise when you start on the spokes going in the opposite direction. Thanks to this video I got it right on my third attempt.

[@mathewmathew6874]

great video. built up a wheel in just a few minutes by following along. really helped me out.

[@cliffbradford4679]

You disscribed and showed every step perfectly. I wish i had seen this before i tried figuring it out on my own lol. Took me 3 and a half hours to finally get it right mainly because i tried using 2 different size gadges of spokes and come 2 find out that even though both gadges of spokes went to 26 inch tires, the thicker spokes were about 1 centimeter longer. Learn from my mistake so y'all don't have to figure it out the hard way like i did

[@laurentiussoepomo7747]

It is very informative and easy to follow. I follow it step by step and finish lacing 28 spokes succefully in 30 minutes. Thank you so much for your explanation and film.

[@triumphmanful]

I will just copy the spokes on my front tire to make sure I get the rear one correct. Your video really helps.

[@memoj.7273]

Finally, Now i found the useful video.. Thank you so much 💖👍

[@AppleTY2015]

My pleasure😅

[@rpenc01]

damn good instructional, and I've taught college for years. Clear, great video, and end result, I feel confident building my wheels. Now I just have to ensure I buy the correct spoke length! That's another issue. Thanks for this great contribution!

[@SiklistaAkoTV]

Super wow! Many thanks, N for creating this wonderful video! Of all the videos I've watched this year 2020, this is the ONLY VIDEO that taught me how to lace a 36H wheel! I am so happy and grateful to you!

[@pauljones4960]

Many thanks for the clarity and simplicity of your video. Exceptionally helpful, I've got a little bike shop and I've got to lace my first wheel today and this has cleared up my fears and stopped me sweating. Happy 😊

[@rickysmalling4507]

I'm building a 1964 Schwinn Typhoon bike into a 2 cycle engined bike. The original spokes were too small for my liking. I got some Flip Flop hubs and 12 gage spokes and had successfully laced the rear wheel using your video. No joke your video is to the point correct. I'm doing the front wheel now. I'm in the United States, I really like the sound of your voice. You sound like a young Olivia Newton John. Keep up the good work.

[@henryhernandez2377]

This is the most complete video out there. Thank you so much.

[@alimantado373]

right no BS and the clearest vid on Utube :) thanx

[@marioedwards1433]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! THANK YOU MAN. YOU WIN. I DID THIS IN UNDER 30 MINUTES FOLLOWING YOU VS. THE OTHER TALKATIVE VIDEOS THAT TOOK ME HOURS AND I STILL DIDN'T HAVE ANY SUCCESS. THANKS AGAIN.

[@VladimirTsarevDr]

I used to know how to build wheels some 15 years ago. Needed to refresh my memory and THIS was such a helpful video! Great job, no bullshit, very detailed and slow where it should be. Well done! Keep riding.

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

This was VERY helpful to me in replacing a hub when I needed to reinstall all 36 spokes. And I must say, your accent is lovely!

[@efdbjon2114]

British female

[@Ascal1]

Australian I think

[@torquetalk715]

Yeah she’s Australian, it’s a nice accent as it’s not too broad.

[@11Phenom11]

Thank you! I've built several wheels with years interspersed and always need a reminder on the lacing patterns. Your video is a tried and true tutorial.

[@aveljuatco1990]

I have never laced a wheel before , but your video here helped me , best tutorial video on wheel lacing ,..Thanks ,..

[@upsidedown260]

Instructions claires. Le top! La meilleure vidéo pour le montage d'une roue. Merci

[@crashtestdummie67]

Damn I love how to videos without the bullshit. This is the best how to video I have ever watched in my life. Thank you!!

[@bikedancesailsleep]

I have watched this video many times. I love how straightforward it is. If I built wheels on a regular basis I'd remember, but I do it so infrequently that I have to watch this great video whenever I need to figure it out again. Thanks!

[@nubia2621]

same here

[@RichardTheFerret]

Truly the best video tutorial i have ever seen. Just buillt one bmx front wheel using this video. This is just like the topic's name says:Without the bullshit. How to build a 36 spoke wheel. I am happy. Thank you.

[@scottackerman8981]

The best video for lacing up rims! I just did my chrome Araya 7xs with Hutch Hourglass hubs and they look awesome.

[@pauljaimez5327]

Thank tou , i've been fooling with this set of wheels for days then I found your video and pow took me thirty minutes

[@staffanholmqvist]

Totally agree , this is easily the best lacing video outthere. Third wheel I build and third time I have to go back to N. Thanks!

[@a.lame.username.]

Yep. This is the clearest wheel building tutorial I've found! Thank You!!!

[@ledzeppelin1212]

My only suggestion is that you add the lacing pattern to the title or description of this video. I was looking for the "three cross" technique, which I think you do here, so I got lucky I found this. Excellent video. Thanks so much!

[@alfonsobravo4859]

Wonderful !!! my first attempt was terrible after your video it worked out great !! thanks for your kind help ! thanks for no bullshit !!!

[@christinathomas4120]

Thank You so much , Halfords wanted £100 for this and that ain't for an expensive wheel. Bought an original part from the bike manufacturer fitted myself all for £30 . Well explained and displayed.

[@Skycurver]

Excellent! I had been putting this off for years but you made it a walk in the park. Now my collection of vintage hubs and rims can meet and do great things together!

[@acelacsam5215]

You are my hero...ive watch so much tutorial but your method makes it easy for me..

[@craigwinterburn]

Absolutely brilliant, first build ever but I’ve ended up with an egg shaped wheel. Using all second hand stuff so it could have been an already buckled rim. Thanks though, again brilliant and chuffed I built a wheel in about an hour.

[@reinholdadam711]

Ok I am amazed with how easy you make this. Keep up the good work!

[@nicoduran20]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all the videos confused the hell out of me and i screwed up 3 times but watching this helped alot

[@Antonpreis]

Thank you, this was great; just respoked a 48 spoke wheel, without any problems, and may have a go at respoking the London eye next time I go there...

[@bluemoondiadochi]

awesome video, thank you! i rebuilt my first wheel watching your video! you are getting some good karma for this, i'm sure! and you have my deepest thanks!

[@steveskouson9620]

I've tried 5 or 6 times, following 5 or 6 different videos, and NO LUCK! Saw this one, SUCCESS! Thank you very much! Is your accent Australian? Sounds that way to me. steve

[@pappysproductions]

New Jersey!

[@godnnat]

Yes.. she Australian

[@fiveola]

Thank you for clarifying this lacing pattern. I have to do this on my motorcycle hub and the concept should most likely be the same.

[@TheGtracer1994]

Thank you kindly! The repeating the step and showing different angles helped immensely

[@georgepapas]

Thanks for this. Watched heaps of others and they just made it confusing. This was simple. Cheers!

[@leroyrowe93]

Thanks very much dear, I strung mine up and it wasnt getting the right tension but I see why now when I look at your method.

[@hopenavajo1391]

I will use your vodeo as reference for all rim lacing,thank you for the info, I just built one.

[@johnmartin2547]

This video is great!! The clearest by far 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lxvd.CD7]

Thank you I finally learned how to build a proper wheel, align it , and be able to ride to work tomorrow

[@completesalvation1755]

I want to thank you so much for your video and the time you took to make it. I have a trike with a special drive wheel a very difficult item to replace. I had to rebuild. Your video was so easy to follow, I did it in one day. Thank you.

[@hal109]

I've used your method on ebike hubs. 26" and 700cc rims. Works well. Thanks!

[@jbrandsbb6352]

hal109 hi, how did you calculate the spokes length?

[@zack7443]

How

[@jbrandsbb6352]

@@zack7443 install SAPIM apps bro from appstore, it calculates the spokes length

[@Cody6918]

Thank you Nicole, did my first wheel today ..!

[@Tay-ky3fi]

THANK YOU! this is just what I was looking for.. straight forward and direct.. how to lace a hub onto a wheel

[@rrurban]

Thank you! Built my first wheel ever thanks to this video.

[@goeri2]

Best method! I After the first 9 spokes no counting needed. Just make sure you twist the hub correctly to have the spoke next to the valve hole parallel to the virtual valve stem.