SPOKES size and Disc Brake

[Mountainman]

yes -- those good old spoke things

just a little simple note here

all new wheels -- spokes will loosen before a whole lot of riding
rear wheel usually much more than front wheel -- due to drive unit and weight

so most wheels after some riding time -- should tighten spokes approx 1/2 turn
best done on a wheel trueing jig

ride those straight things

 

[jg767]

A tensiometer is a great tool to fine tune your spokes along with a truing stand. I paid around 50 bucks for a park tensiometer. I've laced 3 complete wheels with great results.Not only will you save money doing it yourself but the wheels stay truer much longer than a factory wheel. BTW, you dont need an expensive stand, under 100 bucks will do just fine. I just wish I could find a source of 10 or 12 ga. spokes, I'd relace all my wheels. Better to overbuild at the speeds we can go with these MB"s.