Originally Posted by
wolfchild
In worst case scenario your wheel could be knocked out of true when hitting something, a spoke wrench can be used to true the wheel...Also proper spoke tension can be achieved with just a spoke wrench without using a tensiometer, it's not really that hard.
[QUOTE=rosefarts;22747544]I also don’t tour, though one day might.
The reason for spoke wrenches is to get the wheel rolling. In a big hit or due to a broken spoke or two, the wheel might not clear the frame. A few creative turns of the nipples might get your damaged and weakened wheel rolling. Even more important if you’re running rim brakes.
I now recall a few months ago, I broke a rear wheel spoke and was surprised how much run-out this caused the rim. So much so that I had to totally back off the caliper. This now makes more sense as it was a drive-side spoke. I wasn't sure I would make it the last 15 km's home but did. At the time I didn't even think how useful a spoke wrench may have been. I will start carrying one now. Thanks !