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What tension should my spoke be?
Most rims have suggested ranges from 100 to 120 Kilograms-force, or 980 to 1177 Newtons. This is assuming there is no pressure in the tire. Though not super precise, squeezing is still a more accurate technique for judging spoke tension than feeling the amount of effort it takes to turn a spoke nipple.
How do you know if spokes are tight enough?
It is very easy to over tighten spokes. If you simply just turn the spoke (or nipple) until it feels tight or turn it as far as it will go with a spoke wrench, it may be too tight. It is important to check the tension after each time you tighten a spoke. This way if it is too tight, you can loosen it before riding.
Can you over tighten a spoke?
Can you tighten spokes without a spoke wrench?
To make them able to be tightened by mere fingers, you need to release the tension on them so the nipples will spin easily. That’s as simply as pulling the wheel as far to the right as possible, which is very easy by grabbing the wheel and chainstay and squeezing them together.
Can I tighten spokes without a spoke wrench?
Do I really need a spoke wrench?
While “trail truing” the wheel by smacking it on the ground might work, It’s better to use a spoke wrench first, as it is less likely to further damage the rim and spokes. Traditional spoke wrenches work much better for truing wheels, but they are cumbersome to carry on the trail.
How do I use the wheel tension app?
The Wheel Tension App is a web-based tool for use with the Park Tool TM-1 Spoke Tension Meter. The first section provides a table which converts TM-1 readings to kgf values for a selected spoke, including non-standard steel sizes not listed in the TM-1 Tension Meter Conversion Table.
How accurate is the Apple Watch app for wheel tension gauges?
Support for many different spoke sizes, shapes, and materials. Many mechanical tension gauges have low precision with steps of 10 kgf or more between readings. The app has much higher precision, down to 1 kgf. This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. It worked OK for my first wheel.
How do I check the tension on my wheel?
Get a visual of your wheel’s tension with the ‘Wheel Builder’ view. Support for many different spoke sizes, shapes, and materials. Many mechanical tension gauges have low precision with steps of 10 kgf or more between readings. The app has much higher precision, down to 1 kgf. This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
What is the precision of the tension gauge?
Support for many different spoke sizes, shapes, and materials. Many mechanical tension gauges have low precision with steps of 10 kgf or more between readings. The app has much higher precision, down to 1 kgf.