Lacing a wheel is really not that hard, and all you need is duct tape, two screwdrivers, a GOOD cresent or spoke wrench, and tire irons. Here is the simple steps:
1. remove the tire and wheel from the bike, and remove the tire.
2. remove the old spokes and rim. Set up a video camera to document the removal just in case you forget how the spokes go from the hub to the wheel. Just don't tape over the wedding pictures.
3. Install the new wheel and spokes, but DO NOT tighten the spokes yet.
4. put the whole assembly in the swing arm, and tighten down the axle nut as if you were getting ready for a ride.
5. Using duct tape, tape one screwdriver to the front of the swingarm in front of the rim. As you turn the wheel assembly, you will be able to see the difference front to back as you tighten the spokes.
6. Tape the second screwdriver to the front of the swingarm, pointing to the side of the rim. This will help you gauge the wheel runout as you tighten the spokes.
The goal is to have the distance between the front of the rim and the first screwdriver equal as you rotate the rim. You also want the same distance to the second screwdriver as the rim is rotated. Of coarse, you will also want to check and make sure the rim is centered between the inside edges of the swing arm.
Really does not take long, and kind of fun...
Rick
