Originally Posted by
Russ Roth
Possible issue I'm seeing is that there doesn't seem to be a way of adjusting for axle width, where the axle goes flips for front vs rear but what size rear. Will it do 142 or 148 both of which are very common today.
While 142 and 148 may be common today, they are also likely to be through axle which is a whole kettle of other fish for even expensive truing stands to deal with. Even if the hubs were quick release in that width, it’s only 7mm and 13mm difference. 7mm is 1/4” while 13 mm is 1/2”. The truing stand can’t be very stiff given the construction so it should be able to spring the 7mm. 13mm might be a stretch but not by much.
Originally Posted by
408mopar
I'm thinking of buying one. I've used a Parks Tool version (I don't know the model no.), and it was nice. Looking at their website, even the Home Mechanic model is $131.95.
Is this one good?
https://www.amazon.com/Goplus-Profes...NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I only do my own rims and those of a couple friends. I can imagine it's a bit more delicate than the sturdy Park stand, but I'm not "tough on stuff".
I built many wheels with a Minoura truing stand like
this one. It harder to work with than a Park truing stand but it does work. The one you are looking at looks a little flimsier but not by much. You’ll need a dishing tool or just turn the wheel around to check dish but it’s workable.