ncjok

Hopefully someone can help with this or I won't be riding 'til after new years

I have some questionable rear drive side spokes on a 2005 Ksyrium SL wheel and want them swapped out. It is proving quite difficult to get hold of replacement spokes quickly right now but if I do, does anyone know the correct range of spoke tensions for this wheelset? Front, rear drive and rear non-drive ideally.

Here's a picture taken after I dislodged the pulley cage from the spokes: pic [240 KB]

Thanks

biker7

Most wheel manufacturers will provide spoke tension ranges if you contact them via their website....Campy publishes theirs for example for each wheelset and spoke tensions can vary side to side and also front to back. Spoke tensions are also typically model specific and I wouldn't leave it to chance. If you have time and you have a group of bad spokes...not just one...consider sending the wheelset back to the manufacturer or to a name brand wheel builder like Mike Garcia. The added cost will easily pay for itself in longevity.
HTH,
George

Bobby Lex

Mavic publishes spoke tension specs on their web site. If you have trouble following the link, pm me, I have the password.

Bob