Trying to true a rear crossmax wheel for a mate, when I turn the non-driveside (which is radial) nipples the spokes also turn. Is this normal? I can turn a couple of them as much as I like and they don't seem to get any tighter... Help appreciated before I take it all to bits...
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dirtjumper_dmr
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Thanks, I read it but it didn't seem to say you need to do anything different than normal, only if you're replacing a spoke do you have to dissassemble the wheel. Unless I've misunderstood something.
Edit- sounds like the spoke is held in the hub with a nut, possibly this is spinning allowing the spoke to turn without tightening? I'll take it apart and have a looksie (famous last words).
Edit- sounds like the spoke is held in the hub with a nut, possibly this is spinning allowing the spoke to turn without tightening? I'll take it apart and have a looksie (famous last words).
sastusbulbas
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You are meant to use a special tool to stop the spoke turning (or strong fingers), it is a straight pull spoke which is not fixed to the hub..
If you cannot turn the spoke nipple while holding the spoke tightly, try a little release oil on the nipple.
PS be careful with the spoke tension, it is not too difficult to over tighten.
If you cannot turn the spoke nipple while holding the spoke tightly, try a little release oil on the nipple.
PS be careful with the spoke tension, it is not too difficult to over tighten.
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