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?
Do My Mountain Bike Wheels Need To Be Perfectly True? If a rim is not perfectly true and round, more or less spoke tension can be used to pull it true and round. So a “perfectly” true wheel might not exist, but a functionally true wheel is relatively easy. And “perfectly” true isn’t necessary. What
How Tight To Make Spokes Dh Bike? The general rule is that you want to set the spoke tension as high as the weakest part of the wheel which is the rim. Wheels that are well-built will not need to have the spokes adjusted often. If you are going to be adjusting spokes, remember to