Which Way To Tighten Spokes? The key to truing is adjusting the spoke(s) on the correct side of the wheel. Note that the spokes have nut-like devices at the rim called nipples. When viewed from above, nipples are turned clockwise with the spoke wrench to tighten spoke tension and counterclockwise to loosen it. Which side
Do Bicycle Spokes Stretch? No, the spokes do not stretch over time. They can lose tension over time though. They will lose tension when the nipples compress the rim more, when they shift in the rim to straighten out and when the spokes bed into the hub more. Are bike spokes supposed to be tight?
Can You Use Plyiers To Adjust Bike Spokes? How do you adjust bike spokes? How do you tighten bike spokes without a tool? How do you make a homemade spoke wrench? How do you make a spoke tightener? To make sure you tighten the nipple and don’t loosen it, hold the nipple at the top