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Old 12-03-16, 06:40 PM
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ClydeTim
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Sounds like the spokes are binding. Whoever built the wheel may have just installed the spokes and twisted your nipples.

When I build a wheel I place a tape or black marker dot on the spokes so I can tell if the spokes are twisting with the nipples. IF so, that could be the source of your problem.

Happened to me before I started building my own. I had to loosen every spoke and re tighten making sure the spokes did not bind.

After that, I figured I couldn't do any worse than the guy I payed $100 for labor to build my wheel.

Yes. nipples work well with a little spoke prep as lube or linseed oil (old trick). Helps them screw into place. Then dries into a bonding agent later.

Some guys build wheels with a special tool that holds the spoke ensuring it does not bind while lower skilled builders just twist away.

I've had perfectly fine wheel get worked on during the free 30 day tune up only to get the clicking. Dude just twisted nipples without paying attention to the binding.
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