This video walks through the complete procedure of measuring, adjusting, and balancing spoke tension.
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Video contents:
00:00 Video Start
00:15 Preliminary Info
00:45 Why is Spoke Tension Important?
01:38 How do You Measure Spoke Tension?
04:39 Adjusting Wheel Tension
06:07 Reducing Tension
06:57 Tension Balancing
08:01 Knowing When to Stop
➤ Related Text Articles:
• Spoke Wrench Selection - https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/spoke-wrench-tool-selection
• Wheel Tension App Instructions - https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/wheel-tension-balance-app-instructions
➤ Tools & materials used:
• TS-2.2 Professional Wheel Truing Stand - https://www.parktool.com/product/professional-wheel-truing-stand-ts-2-2
• SW-2 Spoke Wrench - https://www.parktool.com/product/spoke-wrench-sw-2
• TM-1 Spoke Tension Meter - https://www.parktool.com/product/spoke-tension-meter-tm-1
• Park Tool Wheel Truing App - https://www.parktool.com/wta
For a text-based walk-through of this process: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/wheel-tension-measurement
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➤ More Wheel Truing Repair Help:
• How a Wheel Works - https://youtu.be/MFOng1UXn-g
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