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09-11-12 | 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by unterhausen

I figured someone wouldn't get what I meant. They were perfectly true, so they probably hadn't been ridden that much. All I'm saying is know your wheelbuilder. This guy obviously didn't know what he was doing. Now I know people I trust.

Low tension and stuck nipples either indicates a poorly built wheel, or a wheel that has not been maintained. I have a set of wheels that were given to me for a old Raleigh Gran Prix that I am setting up for my daughter. The front wheel spokes were seized, rim was fine. New spokes set me back all of $18, she now has a properly built wheel that should last until the rim wears out from braking.

Aaron

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