There are wheel truing stands, and then there is The Wheel Truing Stand. What has long been a staple of bike workshops isn't always the most glamorous tool in the workshop, in fact, it's usually quite a basic device. But the work that comes out of the wheel truing stand is often what bike workshop heroes are made of, the legendary perfectly built wheel. So, if we humbly revisit the wheel truing stand, approach it as metrology equipment instead of something that just holds a wheel? There are so many ways to "bodge" a wheel truing stand, if you're going to make a proper tool, why not go all out?

We set out to make a wheel truing stand like no other, something that had a stable base as a foundation for precision and repeatability. We wanted the stand to reliably reflect a centreline so that it's always in the rim, regardless of hub or rim width. We needed a good through-axle solution that didn't require adaptors. In the age of disc brakes, we wanted to be able to straighten rotors whilst the wheel was in the stand. We wanted a stand that was as comfortable aligning wheels for a general overhaul as building wheels worthy of elite competition. We added the ability to use dial indicators for radial and lateral runout, and you can use one for the rotor if you wish. Design involves compromises and we spent nearly 6 years thinking and tinkering with this one, the results don't disappoint.

Igus drive components for virtually maintenance-free operation.

Linear rails for smooth movement of the vertical uprights.

The lateral indicators rest on sealed cartridge bearings for smooth operation.

The indicators work on a push-pull movement so they are always reflected from the centreline.

The radial indicator can be positioned wherever you wish or used for lateral truing on one side if desired.

Compatible with hub widths from 70 to 220 millimetres.

The lateral indicators are compatible with rim widths from 15 to 65 millimetres. The single indicator can work with any rim width if additional compatibility is needed.

The rotor indicator can accommodate rotor sizes from 120 to 210 millimetres. The rotor truing mount can also accommodate a dial indicator if desired.

Compatible with traditional quick-release hubs and bolted hubs with axle diameters up to 14mm. Wheels can also be secured in the open dropout end plates for increased wheel security, which is recommended for internal gear hubs and hub motor systems.

Optional Mitutoyo analogue indicators for increased accuracy.

Optional Islandix Instruments quantitative truing system.

The Islandix System

With all the technology in our daily lives, it's sometimes nice to do a simple analogue process like working on bicycle wheels. But what if we pointed that technology at the wheel? Ryan at Islandix Instruments has found an excellent analytical approach to wheel truing and tensioning. We were a bit sceptical that it would add significant value to the process, but after testing it, we were impressed by the fluidity it brought to the process and the time it saved in going from "good enough" to "perfect". We've partnered with Islandix to offer their setup as an original equipment option on our stand, if you

 wish to add this modern touch to your Wheel Truing Stand.

How does Islandix work? The system transforms live measurements into visualisations for wheel work. Visualisation overcomes traditional problems with quantitative truing: eliminating the need to reset indicators, remembering alignment around the wheel, and adapting to work quantitatively from the start or to solve difficult repairs. Visualisation combines data from multiple sensors, helping to find the shortest path to perfect alignment. Data strengthens wheel building, but respect for craftsmanship remains central. Digital functions are controlled by a pedal, so that the muscle memory of working with your hands remains the same.

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