Bicycle Mechanics - Spoke tension for different rims

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captsven
03-12-04, 08:43 AM
I have built a few wheels over the last year and I usaully tension them to about 100Kgf. This seems to work great.

I have a park tension meter and I would like to try different tensions according to the rim manufacturers specs. I was wondering where do you get information on the recommended spoke tension for different rims. I went to Mavics and Velocitys websites and nothing.

The rim I need to know is a 28H Mavic CXP30.


Calvin Jones
03-12-04, 09:00 AM
See some recommendations at http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/tm_1.shtml

captsven
03-12-04, 09:02 AM
I have this chart and it is very helpful.

What do you do if you rim is not on this??