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Old 05-03-12 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by yummygooey
Do you know the recommended spoke tension for A23's?

Also, is it normal for the Lasers to wind up as I'm tightening them?

Also, I forgot to lube the nipples before putting them in the spoke holes (I lubed the threads though). Should be ok?

I'm learnin'.
Properly prepped spokes shouldn't wind up. Did you prep the threads?

I never (ever) lube threads. You should lube where the nipple comes in contact with the hole in the rim.
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