[Bob the Wheelbuilder]

Lycra FR's wheels, that is.

Just finished lacing them up. I'll finish them off in the am.

 

[tscheezy]

Bob, have you ever used Rock 'n Roll Nipple Cream? Any thoughts on it?

 

[Bob the Wheelbuilder]

Bob, have you ever used Rock 'n Roll Nipple Cream? Any thoughts on it?

I use Wheelsmith spoke prep on the threads and a light grease (currently WTB grease) in the rim eyelets. If I'm tensioning someone else's wheelbuild, I lubricate all the threads and nipples with a penetrating oil like ProLink.

I've never used a wheel specific product for the nipples/eyelets, but it sounds like a good idea. I'm just not sure it's any beter than grease.

 

[tscheezy]

It is actually used instead of spoke prep on the threads. It is like the other wax-based rock n roll stuff but just way more concentrated, and seems to set up faster. You drip a little on the threads and lace the wheel "wet." You can let it dry laced up but untensioned, or go ahead and start tensioning while wet. I think it would perhaps flake off if you let it dry before getting the nipple on. I've built a few wheels with it now and was just wondering if you had given it a whirl.

 

[Bob the Wheelbuilder]

No, I'll have to try it. I've read about a lot of people using antiseize, and my mentor uses Phil Wood oil for the threads.

More pics including my homemade eyelet grease applicator.

Rear wheel's done. Now I'm off for a haircut.

 

[tscheezy]

Now I'm off for a haircut.

You mean a haircut and a Colt .45, if I know you like I think I do.

 

[Bob the Wheelbuilder]

Ding wheels are done!

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[Bob the Wheelbuilder]

Actually a Ruger and a large .22.

 

[tscheezy]

Oooooh! You ARE full of surprises!

 

[El Chingon]

Poor Lycra. He doesn't even know what he is getting. He told me that you were selling him a Hugi front hub! Hadley is even better. He'll be stoked. We'll be sure to thoroughly test those rims this weekend at Little Creek. Pics to follow.

 

[pffft]

I really like the shot of the hub label showing through the valve stem hole. Very
nice!

 

[Lycra FR]

Best place on earth!!

I sure am blessed these days. The BEST group of guys to ride with! Including in this group, is the best wheel builder (IMO). To all the homers out whereever, should really envy us St. Georgians! The wheels look GREAT Bob! I like the HADLEY front hub