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The Bicycle Wheel 3rd Edition
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| By Jobst Brandt |
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3rd |
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June 1, 1993 |
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Hardcover |
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150 |
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 Good book, most recent edition still slightly dated., January 27, 2010 |
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Great book on wheel theory, breaks down complex topics to be understandable by most savvy mechanics. One thing I don't like is that it's a bit dated, to 8 speed clusters/casettes, and while Brandt is somewhat infamous for taking a "if it aint broke don't fix it" approach, some of the advances in the last few years SHOULD be considered, especially in hub flange design (new Dura Ace/Ultegra straight pull hubs that still allow tangential spoking come to mind) Would also like to see some info about the R-Sys style "wagon wheels" and how that might factor into wheel building. Jobst also barely touches on modern materials like carbon fiber rims, different alloys like scandium, etc. GREAT book for 10 years ago, basically.
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| Nice book. buy it, read it, buy a copy for your mother, August 15, 2009 |
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This book is rather short, with many photos, and illustrations. If you skim through it, you can learn a little, if you read it through, let it percolate for a while, and read it again, you will find "you have learned much, grasshopper". So read it again, to learn more. It's that kind of book. Keep it around.
You learn a little theory, it explains what you have seen. You read more, deeper, and you begin to think, about designing a stronger wheel, instead of the tuned compromises we all live with. You also learn spoke sizes and terms, so you can communicate with other people intelligently, on the subject of building better wheels.
This book is better, for learning, theory, educating, but "The Art of Wheelbuilding" by gerd schraner is a superior reference work on the work bench.
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| More than an instruction manual, January 5, 2009 |
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I've been building wheels for a while, though infrequently, and have used The Bicycle Wheel along with internet sources to help build wheels.
I still look for a good reference book, and Jobst's book is a very mechanical way of writing. It can be followed, but I've read and followed better instructions. Hire a ghost writer for this section with the next revision of the book if you have to.
I'm still looking for a better book, and while this book does have it's flaws it also gives background into why the author instructs you the way he does.
Like many others, an updated version would be well worth the time invested. I admit to being curious on Jobst's take on trends like prebuilt wheels, low spoke count wheels, wheels with aluminum alloy spokes and other fads in the marketplace.
As a pure instructional piece, it would be only 3 stars. It reads like stereo instructions. With the extra FEA and charts and background it demystifies the art of wheelbuilding, but to get there you have to muddle through it's science. :)
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| the original and one of the best, December 11, 2008 |
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This is the classic book on wheel design and construction. There's a reason it's been in print since the early 80's: and that's because it's a thorough book. 2 parts - first explains why wheels are built as they are and the second is how to build one for yourself. The only thing missing is the parts and a wheel building stand. I recommend buying the best Park stand you can afford (review forthcoming).
I've built two sets so far. One for my tourer and another for my road bike. Both have turned out better than I expected for my first time through. Happy wheel building!
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| Essential for every home bicycle mechanic., November 11, 2008 |
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'The Bicycle Wheel' by: Jobst Brandt is a must have for every home bicycle mechanic.
It explains in simple terms the theory of the spoked wheel and how to build, maintain and repair them. It contains many pages of diagrams and graphs for reference and a glossary of terms.
If you are interested in building your first wheel set, this book is a MUST!
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