About once every three rides (15-25 mile rides), I have to stop because a spoke has become quite loose. Looking at the nipple, I could almost swear it is the same one every time! (the wear from the wrench).
These are Oval Concepts 524 wheels. It is the rear wheel, a 24 spoke, and it always happens on the non drive side.
I did a complete tensioning (by sound; not very scientific!) of spokes both sides, then followed up with a truing. This was maybe 20 miles ago. Of course, tension and truing had to be done together at that point.
Previously, I would find 2 or 3 spokes that were loose, all on the same side and adjacent. Now it is just this one spoke. When I tighten it up (4 1/2 turns!), it brings the wheel back into perfect true, and off I go.
Though it's not a huge issue, it is still something that shouldn't have to be done on this frequency. Are these just poorly made wheels? I did notice they are not sold anymore, Oval has number 530 and up now.
Do you think they are close to being permanently fixed, or is it a sign of scrappage? lol