tools-measuring-index

Hey there, this is my first post. I am new to wheelbuilding and could get my hands on a pair of 26 inch FIR M123 (new old stock) for a few bucks. All I know so far is that recommended min/max spoke tension is usually provided by the manufacturer. However, given the age of these rims, I have...

A question I got on the video about wheel truing catches and gotchas:

Hi, I'm 6'8" tall. There is no readymade bike available for my height. I'm looking for atouring bike and riding position will be between relaxed and aggressive with a drop bar. A bike manufacturer has sent me a customised bike geometry based on my body dimensions. Is there a way someone can...

On your website you recommend reducing the torque by about 20% when installing bolts that are lubricated with anti-seize paste. After watching two videos about torque wrench myths, I wonder if a 20% reduction is enough. The videos mentioned:

Is there a tool to quickly measure spoke diameter (eg, 1.8mm, 2.0mm) without having to use a caliper or micrometer? I'm thinking of something like a ruler with slots on the side that you can slip a spoke into. This would be faster because you would find the smallest slot that your spoke can...

I got a question via email, and I hope the answer will help anyone with a similar dilemma: (the original email is redacted for privacy)