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Anatomy of a Bike Wheel: Hub, Spokes, Rim and More
Learn the parts of a bike wheel, from the hub in the middle to the rim, spokes, nipples, tire and valve, and how they work together as one structure.
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Wheel Parts & Building
6 guides, starting with Anatomy of a Bike Wheel: Hub, Spokes, Rim and More.
Bike Hub Diagram and Parts
A text diagram and parts list for a bike hub: shell, flanges, axle, bearings, freehub, seals and rotor mounts, plus how front and rear hubs differ.
Bike Wheel Axle Types: Quick Release, Thru-Axle and Bolt-On
Compare quick release, thru-axle and bolt-on bike wheel axles, see common sizes, and learn how to work out which type your bike uses before buying parts.
Bike Wheel Bearing Sizes
Find out how bike wheel bearing sizes are written, which cartridge sizes are common, and how to measure your hub bearings before ordering replacements.
Bike Wheel Lacing Patterns: Radial, Two-Cross and Three-Cross
Compare radial, one-cross, two-cross and three-cross bike wheel lacing patterns, and learn which suits your brakes, spoke count and type of riding.
How to Build a Road Bike Wheel
A step-by-step overview of building a road bike wheel by hand: parts and tools, spoke length, lacing, tensioning, truing, dishing and final checks.
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