Im new and i need helpp!!!
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Just unhook everything and re-hook it all back together the same exact way.
If I understand you correctly you want to swap your rear rim with one from your buddies front wheel. If the rims are the same diameter (ERD) and number of spokes, you can take the new rim and tape it to your old one, lining up the valve holes and move the spokes over one at a time. Then tension and true.
No Offense intended here. but by you lack of knowledge on Bike parts , there is no way you are going to be able to tension and true a wheel.
How did he demonstrate a lack of knowledge of parts? He correctly identified the hub, rim and spokes. I learned to work on wheels so any idiot can do it.
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Monkey's first rim swap. Go for it.
If you can afford it, a proper spoke wrench and new nipples go a long way.
Have fun and don't forget to re-tension it after the first couple rides.
If you can afford it, a proper spoke wrench and new nipples go a long way.
Have fun and don't forget to re-tension it after the first couple rides.
Most people learn more by trying (and sometimes failing). I wouldn't take it out for a hard ride after the first build, try it around the house and work out any kinks. Good luck!
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Sometimes. Depends on the hubs.
I've never ever tried building a wheelset but I can true the crap out of one if it gets out of whack. Does this mean I could build a wheelset? IF so, do you need a dishing tool and such, or is a truing stand and a spoke wrench all that's needed? Not that I'm thinking about doing it. Like I have that kind of time these days. Just curious about this subject as I've done everything else to my bike. 
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I agree. Everyone has to start somewhere.
Give it a shot. If you screw it up, you can take it to a shop and they can fix it for you.
The only thing that's not clarified here is if it's the same rim. If it's the same rim (or extremely similar), it's easy. If it's a different rim, the spoke lengths might be different and you might not be able to do it.
No need for a dishing tool. Just flip the wheel around in the trying stand. No real need for a truing stand either. You can use your bike frame and a zip tie for a pointer. But a truing stand makes it more comfortable so you can take your time.I've never ever tried building a wheelset but I can true the crap out of one if it gets out of whack. Does this mean I could build a wheelset? IF so, do you need a dishing tool and such, or is a truing stand and a spoke wrench all that's needed? Not that I'm thinking about doing it. Like I have that kind of time these days. Just curious about this subject as I've done everything else to my bike.