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florence:
After looking at Woody928's 550 rebuild story, I started to worry about my wheels.  They are just like his and every now and again I wirebrush them and the paint the insides, usually when I need a new tyre, but I'm wondering now whether it is time to think about having them rebuilt.  The front spokes are quite rusty and because front tyres last so long I can't remember what it is like on the inside.  The outside of the rim is pretty rusty.

Does anyone here know a good place to have it done and how much should I expect to pay?

Should I go for stainless, aluminium or the period correct chrome plated rims?  Problem with chrome plated steel rims is they might rust again fairly quickly.  I imagine the hole where the spoke goes through is the weak spot.

Sorry to ask, I'm in the dark a bit here, I've just ridden them in the past but in the last couple of years my bike has suddenly become quite old. ( a bit like me )

florence:
I have a quote of £245 a wheel for stainless.  £105 for the rim, £80 spokes, £50-60 labour.  any good? a job for the winter I suppose.

AshimotoK0:

--- Quote from: florence on July 29, 2020, 03:40:31 PM ---I have a quote of £245 a wheel for stainless.  £105 for the rim, £80 spokes, £50-60 labour.  any good? a job for the winter I suppose.

--- End quote ---

You could always have bash at respoking yourself.. Bryan and kettle738 on here showed me how to do it and not as daunting as you might think if you take your time.

peterengland:
Had my rear wheel re-spoked by a guy who lives about 5 minutes from DSS, can't remember his name but DSS recommended him to me. Think the charge was about £25 -£30

nairb:
I have rebuilt several wheels over the years.  Its not as hard as it looks on the older bike wheels.  I found several good youtube vids. 
Take several pics of each side of the wheel.  Try and see how round/true the wheel is before you start.  You might be surprised that they are not as good as expected.  A good spoke spanner helps.  New rims are not always as round as you might think either.  You can always take it to be trued to a wheel builder if it does not work out.

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