How to Lace a Mountain Bike Wheel: A Comprehensive Guide
To lace a mountain bike wheel, start by crossing one spoke over another on the hub and loosely tighten a spoke nipple to hold them in place. Then, insert the spokes through the rim and thread the nipples onto the spokes. Alternate spokes on either side to ensure an even tension. Once all the spokes are in place and finger-tightened, use a spoke wrench to adjust the tension on each spoke until the wheel is true and round.