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Originally Posted by aaronspoker
Yes. The wheel should be as high tension as possible, up to the lowest of the limits of the spokes, nipples, or rim. If its a radially-spoked or otherwise fragile wheel, other considerations may apply. Which is the limit probably depends on spoke count.
How do you determine that tension based on the spokes, nipples, and rim? Do they come with limits?
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