Originally Posted by
bobonker
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
The wheel likely wasn't equilibrated. Pluck the spokes.....the pitches are probably all over the place....
When I build, not only is every spoke on the same side at virtually the same tension as its neighbors when I am finished (which means there are no spokes carrying more or less than their share of the load) but I use either DT SWISS Spoke Freeze (not permanent) or DT Prolock nipples. That way, my wheels
never have mysteriously loosening spokes.
I suppose it's also possible that the wheels are under-spec'd for your needs, but it's more likely the former.