Old 05-06-20, 01:37 PM
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When you get the wheel, first it it in your frame to see how true it spins. If it looks good, go around the wheel and grab two spoke and squeeze them a little. All the spokes on the drive (cassette) side should feel about the same tension, as with the other side. If you feel a really odd one then you might want to have a shop check it. It things are not right, send it back.

This is an old school approach, but it is what I used on my first set in the early 90’s. I retired them a few weeks ago to finally go to a cassette.

John

Edit added: Bill Kapaun’s recommendation is a better way to go.
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