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Hop-Ups
for Dummies - Lace 'em Up - Fiddy Rim Lacing 101 by
Kevin "OLDSCHOOL" Marshall
 Identify
your spokes - First off, you will notice if you look
(AND YOU'D BETTER), there are 2 different spokes to work with.
Look closely at the spoke heads and you'll notice that one
is more "HOOKED" than the other. These spokes go
on the "INSIDE OUT" of the hub. The spokes that
look like a 90 degree or "L" go on the "OUTSIDE
IN." These are also called the "heads up" spokes.
Pre-lace
Tips: Before you start, here are a couple of tips:
LUBE the threads of the spokes with linseed oil when threading
the nipples. This will help keep the nipples from binding
when you go to TRUE the wheel up. Also, put ALL of the spokes
into the hub on BOTH sides before screwing any nipples on
because its EASIER now then to try this lat er...
Getting
a reference point: Here is how I get a reference
point to start. With a pencil, mark the 2 spokes on each side
of the hub that are at the valve stem hole. These will be
"heads up" spokes. This is your starting point on
each side of the hub. I always start on the hub side but it
doesn't matter.
1)
Start with a "heads up" spoke. Use "any one
if not pre-marked" to the right of the valve hole.
2)
Take the spoke just to the right of the "heads up"
spoke. This will be a "heads down" spoke. Cross
it over the "heads up" spoke to the left 2 spoke
holes. Thread the nipple just enough that the spoke won't
fall off.
3)
Take the next "heads up" spoke to the right of your
starting point and count 4 spoke holes to the right. That's
the hole in the rim that this spoke goes. Remember to thread
the nipple just enough so the spoke won't fall off.
4)
Now, repeat step #2. Take the next spoke to the right and
cross it over the "heads up" spoke and go over 2
spoke holes to the left.
5)
Repeat steps #1 and #2 five more times and you are done with
one side.
6)
Now, carefully flip the whole assembly over. and find the
"heads up" spoke that you marked on this side of
the hub for your starting reference point. This "heads
up" spoke goes into the other hole next to the valve
hole.
If
you did not mark your reference point, here is how
you find it. Looking down at your hub turn the hub counter
clockwise as much as you can Look down at the wheel and find
the "heads up" spoke on the other side of the rim.
It will be 4 holes to the left of the valve hole. Look at
the hub find the "heads up" spoke that is across
from this spoke. THIS IS THE ONE THAT YOU START WITH ON THIS
SIDE. Put this heads up spoke next to the valve hole on this
side. You are ready to start this side.
7)
Now repeat step #2 take the spoke to the right and cross it
over 2 spoke holes and go from there... Take your time! You
will start to see the pattern. Read this tutorial a few times
first, then go to it!
Late.........OLDSCHOOL
 About
the Author: Kevin "OLDSCHOOL" Marshall
Lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts
Railroad Engineer: CSX Transportation
40 Yrs Old
Hobbies: Building and Racing Fiddies, Riding and Racing BMX
What I'm proud of: my 11 yr old Daughter, #1 Ma NBL 35 over
Expert in 1999,2000,2001. NBL National #7, 2000 #13, 2001
#23 cruiser 2001
Raced Pro/Am: 125/250 Nationals 88,89,90. Ex Pro BMX from
82 to 86.
Sponsor: Precision Cycles, Solo Fitness
Thanks to Milan Harris at Precision Cycles, My girlfriend
for putting up with me. Thanks to Pam "50ccchick"
for giving me the Time
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