Wheel Truing

Bikeworks

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Went ahead and got a truing stand as I had some spokes on two sets of wheels go slack. I figured I'd also take the time to ensure that the tension on all the spokes is evenly close. Does anyone know what the spoke tensions are supposed to be on the older Roval Control SL (1.6 straight pull) and the newer Controls (1.7 straight pull)?

I'm watching videos on how to do both, actually looking forward to learning how to do all this wheel stuff.
 

Karate Monkey

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No, but 90-110 kgfcms is a fair target for the high-tension side of modern rims. Lower is generally better, unless you NEED the high tension (typically higher static loads).

Stuff from the 90s/earlier tend to get wobbly/deform at that tension.
 
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