Handy wheel building web tools that will make your work as a wheel builder easier. Calculate the correct spoke length, perform bike hub measurements or tension a wheel.
The Makerbook is a peer to peer or a builder to client based list of wheel builders and similar bikeshops.
Achieving a perfect trueness is satisfying in itself, but after you include recording spoke tension measurements in a wheel building process, a whole new universe opens to a wheel builder.
Don't get lost in your work. Keep a record and store at least the basic details about every wheel you build.
With numerous possible variations, documenting final wheelset’s specifications becomes even more important for the wheel builder and the client as well.
Spoke weight may vary noticeably for different spoke models, spoke count and even spoke length. Using our database of spoke weights in g/mm, calculate the correct spoke weight for your wheel.
Documentation about measurements and spoke length calculations is a good practice of this trade. Use it for regular maintenance of a wheel and for future improvements of our work.
Select the spoke tension meter of your choice, navigate through listed spoke shapes and dimensions and use the correct spoke tension chart.
Spoke tension calculator will give you great guidelines for spoke tension balance of your wheel.
By having a spoke conversion table, you will be able to understand what your tension meter scale is telling to you. Use it also to recalibrate your tension meter.
Select the hub type and do the measurements with clear, visual drawings. Export all the measurements to SpokeCalc afterwards.
SpokeCalc is a a free, easy to use and very versatile tool for every enthusiast wheel builder. Also available as a web app.