How to Tension Wheel Spokes

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Published 2019-03-05
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In this video, we’ll learn how to properly tension the spokes in a wheel. Spoke tension is important to ensure your wheels are strong, reliable and long lasting.

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• Park Tool TM-1 Spoke Tension Meter: www.amazon.com/dp/B000OZDIGY/?tag=bikevideo-20
• Park Tool SBC-1 Spoke, Bearing, and Cotter Gauge: www.amazon.com/dp/B000OZBK82/?tag=bikevideo-20
• Park Tool TS-8 Home Truing Stand: www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNW2OS/?tag=bikevideo-20
• Park Tool TS-2.2 Home Truing Stand: www.amazon.com/dp/B002V23818/?tag=bikevideo-20
• Park Tool SW Spoke Wrenches: www.amazon.com/dp/B0007M1WSK/?tag=bikevideo-20
• Park Tool SW-7 Triple Spoke Wrench: www.amazon.com/dp/B000WY8LSM/?tag=bikevideo-20

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All Comments (9)
  • @njm3211
    Disk brake wheels have more tension on disk side, even for front wheels. This was not mentioned.
  • @waterlove2155
    I’m looking to do a trip in the wild for a month or so with minimal gear , can’t bring anything more than a spoke wrench , I need to learn how to do everything the highly skilled feeler ways. I know there are tricks to accomplish anything. I need some major skill and knowledge upgrades , so I can apply it and start my own channel thanks for letting me vent. So you know where I’m coming form. , Sorry I was such a hater for a sec ;)
  • @CmdrTigerKing
    $100 is affordable ? Just buy the other ones for 20 bucks its exact copy
  • @waterlove2155
    That conversion sheet crap for people and tension tool. M I want to know from a oh how to do that with the most basic tools and juts a bike not rack. That’s conversion chart thing I’m sorry that mad me mad. I’m sorry I’ll sure I’ll find the style out there for me and my situation. Hope you gained some positive insight into your channel. Good luck buddy ! Thanks for teaching!
  • @bjorngrauers
    just about the most complicated way to fix your spoke tension. you do not need even half these amount of tools...