Ksyrium Elite front spokes question
12-26-11, 03:21 AM
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Ksyrium Elite front spokes question
A number of the spokes on the front wheel, right and left side, are turned roughly 45 degrees from being in line with the rim, ie they're going towards what would be the opposite of the normal "aero-bladed" position. The wheel has a tiny tiny wobble relative to the brake shoes so it's true enough...anyone else using these wheels? I didn't check the position of every spoke before I started riding them so I have no idea if this is how they are designed, or if I could turn the offset spokes slightly to have them in line with the rim without affecting something else.
12-26-11, 03:25 AM
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Is the wheel new? Or did you buy it used?
What you are describing sounds to me as if somebody tried truing the wheel without holding the bladed spokes in place. And that means the spokes have twisted during true.
To prevent spoke twist, you have to hold the spoke in place with some kind of holder while turning the spoke nipple with a spoke wrench.
What you are describing sounds to me as if somebody tried truing the wheel without holding the bladed spokes in place. And that means the spokes have twisted during true.
To prevent spoke twist, you have to hold the spoke in place with some kind of holder while turning the spoke nipple with a spoke wrench.
12-26-11, 03:29 AM
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I bought both of them new for $400. Would there even be an effect on speed from 6-7 turned spokes? I remember reading aero-bladed wheels are sometimes the least aero. Lol.
12-26-11, 03:36 AM
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I would take it to a bicycle shop for them to correct the problem, unless you know how to do it yourself.
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12-26-11, 10:37 AM
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In my experience (I've owned two sets of Ksyrium Elites since 2006) it's not necessary for someone to do this to the spokes, this can happen JRA. About every six months I notice a spoke or two has twisted of its own accord.
12-26-11, 04:13 PM
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also the only difference between the elites and the ssc sl is the purdy aluminium spokes and the purdy hub casing. same hoop and bearings.
