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Old 07-28-11 | 06:31 PM
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Same spoke keeps coming loose

I'm having a problem with set of custom wheels that I bought. I'll have to dig up all of the specs, but the rims are 25 mm deep with Sapim bladed spokes 20 front and 24 rear.

The front goes out of true frequently (I've had to true it 4 times now) and every time I check it, it’s one (always the same one) spoke that has lost some tension. I tighten it back down, the wheel goes back to true, but it keeps happening. Should I “overtighten” the problem spoke and then pull it back to true by adding more tension to the opposing spokes?

I’ve ridden on some crappy roads with them and the rear has been problem-free.

Thanks!

Bob
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