I'm lacing up my first wheel this weekend. It's a front wheel, so no dish. I've read the Sheldon article as well as a few others and I've trued wheels before. The primary concern I have is, without a spoke tensiometer, knowing how tight to torque the nipples. And also getting it set such that it doesn't shift and come loose in a month or so. I learned last summer when I built up a bike and took a tour shortly thereafter, I ended up having to retighten almost everything from the pedals to the bar end shifters and water bottle holders. Those were no big deal, but with a wheel, it could be a PIA if it starts getting loose. Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Jon