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Old 11-27-14 | 09:24 AM
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

I wouldn't use that spoke on the rear DS, PERIOD!

For a 1st build, I wouldn't use that spoke at all unless you have a tension meter.
If you don't have a tension meter, I wouldn't use that spoke, PERIOD.

On the rear DS, your tensions are getting close to where you'll stretch the spoke beyond the elastic limit with a relatively minor overtightening misstep.

You might read this thread-
http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-me...on-wheels.html
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