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Old 09-07-12 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Epicus07
Still having trouble with my first. Dead true but having trouble making it nicely round.
Did you start with a new rim?

I would suggest loosening several spokes (maybe 8) about a full turn or two, centered around the lowest (closest to the hub) point, then tightening the spokes opposite the loose ones by the two full turns, then repeat as necessary until it's round, then check tension and lateral true.
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