Where new components are not available or specified, existing items can be easily brought back to new appearance.

To begin, the spokes - stainless steel 4mm diameter in this case - are simply inserted in the hub and the first "side" takes shape.

The hub and spokes are placed within the rim and the nipples attached.

This is repeated with the other side, and what appears to be a completed wheel is formed. The skill now lies in the trueing process.

It can take many wheels and many years to become proficient at this art - so beginning young can be advantageous

This results when a wheel has an incorrectly-drilled spoke angle. The individual responsible for this should have ceased after the first few spokes.