Originally Posted by
operator
The main issue that needs to be dealt with is religious topics like chain lube, greasing tapers, tensionmeters etc - how do you plan on doing that?
Thanks for bringing this up operator...
I like the idea in general...however the problem is that too many folks will try to push
- preference
- vendor product existence
overtly and subtly as fact...
For example...
Fact: Glues, preps, etc., in principle are not needed for spokes. Proper tensioning is the key.
The Push: "Well Wheelsmith and DT sell preps so surely since they are recommended, they must be needed...
While we know there are specific examples where they may be helpful - flat spots and the like - too many will try to push them as the "major" in an argument...and next thing you know,
you have a religious war going on as to what get's stated as fact in the article.
What you really need is an editor for the wiki who is very strong administratively who recognizes preferences, sales pressure and rub-off, and calls it what it is.
Possible Solution:
The editor may have to require a very strict form article adherence for submission somewhat along the lines of the following WITHOUT deviation:
I. TOPIC: Proper Tensioning
A. SUBTOPIC: Preventing Loose Spokes
B. SUBTOPIC: Preps, Glues and Lubrication
C. SUBTOPIC: Broken Spokes
II. General Principle or Theory
A. Proper tension as the foundation for a properly built lasting and durable wheel
B. KGF specs for various types of wheels.
C. Various tools used.
III. Exceptions and Mitigating Factors and Solutions
A. Flat spots
B. Parts defects
C. Extreme offsets with some hubs
D. Roles that glues, preps and lubricants can play in solving the above.
IV. Personal and Manufacturers Preferences Found in the Field
A. KGF specs.
B. Glues, preps and lubricants.
C. ...n++
V. Questionable Practices and Conditions to Watch For, Common Signs and Why
A. Loose spokes.
B. Broken spokes.
C. Glue and prep prevalance in wheels from a vendor and what it might indicate.
Section I helps with searches against related topics that are relevant.
Most importantly - Section II makes it very clear - PERSONAL PREFERENCES AND MANUFACTURERS PREFRENCES AND SALES PITCHES DO NOT GO THERE!!!
I.e., there a place where such things belong - in the later sections - III, IV, and V
If you don't have a format that forces principle, theory and facts into dedicated sections - and opinions, preferences, and manufacturers preferences into their own dedicated sections - the wiki
will become a mess super duper quick.
=8-)
mrrabbit