Originally Posted by fietsbob
Been OK for Decades with tension meter less Wheels ..
Originally Posted by
seeker333
I have too, but once you start using one you don't want to build without it.
Ain't that the truth. For fun I'll try and guess my tension by plucking and listening to the spokes as I build up a wheel and often I'm not even close. Btw, I wouldn't even think about Alex rims for touring unless I had no other choice.