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Anyone ever use a spoke tension meter?

Chips Lovell · 2008-10-22 11:28:06

Just wondering if anyone has used one and think they're worthwhile, i.e. a sure fire route to perfect wheels? Bit of background. I'm moderately competent on wheels. Can replace a spoke or fix a wobble. However, hit the mother of all potholes a while back and it kind of messed up my front wheel. Ended up with a bit of a…

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22-10-2008 12:28pm

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Chips Lovell

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Just wondering if anyone has used one and think they're worthwhile, i.e. a sure fire route to perfect wheels?

Bit of background. I'm moderately competent on wheels. Can replace a spoke or fix a wobble. However, hit the mother of all potholes a while back and it kind of messed up my front wheel. Ended up with a bit of a wobble, but also very noisy spokes, because the tensions had become uneven. Already bought it to a bike shop to get it seen to, but that job only lasted a ride or two and it was noisy as ever afterwards. Have since adjusted it myself and its much better but still a bit noisy when standing out of the saddle.

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#2 22-10-2008 12:31pm
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Give me a week and I'll let you know. Have the Park Tools one on order.

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