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15-07.-2006, 02:32 PM
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Re: Wheel building, wheelset options
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Yeah I concur. It was easier than expected. While we are on this topic, I have tensioned my wheels to 120kgf. Is that too much? Anyone know what is the recommended spoke tension for my setup? I just followed what was on the original wheelset. In fact the original wheelset was tensioned at 130+kgf. The nipples (spokes) were already getting hard to turn, so I backed off. Any comments would be welcomed. |
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21-07.-2006, 09:23 AM
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Re: Wheel building, wheelset options
For anyone that cares, I have since put 200km on my new wheelset, and checked it on the truing stand.
Still true! |
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21-07.-2006, 10:06 AM
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Re: Wheel building, wheelset options
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Congratulations! 120kgf should be fine and they should stay true for a long time. I've got my parts sitting looking at me waiting to be built up. I am just using and old set of wheels at the moment on the new bike. I get to it in the next couple of weeks. Cheers Geoff |
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21-07.-2006, 10:34 AM
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Re: Wheel building, wheelset options
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Awesome job. Did you use any type of spoke prep on the spoke threads? This helps the nipples turn a bit easier when tensioning and sets them. Also I like to put one drop of light oil on the rim where the nipple sits. I'll lace the wheel up and then put a drop on each hole and slowly work my way around tensioning the spokes. The oil allows the nipple to turn easily and you don't get that metal on metal squeal that sounds like nails on a chaulk board.
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21-07.-2006, 10:48 AM
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Re: Wheel building, wheelset options
Thanks guys. Yes I put a drop of oil at the nipples anytime I am turning the nipples.
I did not use spoke prep tho. Found out about spoke prep after lacing and tensioning. Is this a cruicial component that I have missed out?  |
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21-07.-2006, 12:38 PM
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Re: Wheel building, wheelset options
I'm just a 'backy-yarder' who's only built about 20 wheels, and I'm not sure the prep is vital with brand new spokes and nipples; or maybe this is why I stripped a couple of drive side nipples at high tension. Not all builders do it.
As far as tension goes, it varies with spoke type (butted vs non-butted), rim depth, spoke count and cross pattern number....and probably other factors I'm unaware of.  I just took mine around to a few builders to check to tension by hand -- it's funny the different responses you get! |
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22-07.-2006, 12:01 AM
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