Bicycle Spoke Tension Meter Measuring Tool,Aluminum Alloy Wheel Repair Tool Road Bike Indicator Meter Tensiometer
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Is there any reason why it can't? Because you can't be sure you'll be measuring the spoke tension in the same spot it was calibrated to, it's allowing for a tolerance. The tension will read differently if you measure it closer to the rim or hub, and you can't be sure it'll match how it was calibrated.
To calibrate these, you'll need a specific tool. You'll need to make a rig with a spoke that has a preset tension, which you can do with a digital tensiometer (not necessarily a spoke tensiometer), and then you'll need to adjust it to match the other readout.
As good as it gets. I'm not sure, but I've used it before and it's always given me accurate results.
There is a small tuning screw to assist you in calibrating, but I'm not sure what you'll use it for. br>I only used it to get relative measurements between the spokes (using a tool provided by a different, more expensive manufacturer). I'm not a pro, and I just wanted to make sure my wheels were true, that there was no pinging, and that the variance was within the desired percentage.
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captured. I buy "blue" tools as often as I can afford them to support the blue company and all of their excellent how-to's. in relation to video However, the price disparity was simply too great in this case. This tool is likely to be as accurate as the blue one, but I have no way of knowing for sure. The paper tension chart that comes with the tool is nothing more than a hazy screen-shot. This company's logo has been inserted in place of the blue tool's logo on the online chart. I would not have bought this tool if I had known that ahead of time. I docked points for the chart's poor legibility, as well as the bizarre caveat on the listing page that claims the reading can be off by up to 3 centimeters!.
It enables you to tension a spoke to the same/average tension as the rest of the spokes. The good spokes' tension is assumed to be within specification. Here's how it goes: br>br>Here's how it goes: br>br>As the title suggests, I work as a YouTube Repairman. I look at YouTube videos to see if I can do my own repairs and save money. The original repair was for a broken spoke on my bike, which I planned to have done by a local shop for about $50, with the caveat that "it could be more if the rim is damaged," which the repair shop warned me about. So I went to YouTube to look for some 'How To' videos that might be useful. Although the parts would be more expensive than having the local repair shop fix it, I figured it would be worth it in the long run. br>br>Well, it turned out to be more profitable than I anticipated. I started doing a visual check on my family's bike while waiting for the parts to arrive, and one of the bikes had a very bad wobble in the rear wheel. While the rim wobbled, the brakes scraped against it. (I'm surprised my son hasn't said anything to me. ) It must have been difficult to peddle) I used the Tension tool to check each of the spokes, which ranged from 20 to 40 pounds. I was 24 years old when I discovered a spoke that was 5 years old. I tighten the spoke until the reading is around 22. The wobble had almost vanished by the time I was 23. I believe the slight wobble I can see is within the 1mm range after watching some of the How to Videos. Truing costs around $40 at my local shop. br>br>I understand that the tension tool needs to be calibrated. I wouldn't be concerned unless you're rebuilding the tire and are very concerned about staying within the rim manufacturer's specifications. Personally, all I want is for the tool to give me consent readings so that I can get the spoke into the same range as the others. I ride a bike for fun and low-impact aerobic exercise, so perfection isn't a priority for me, so this tool, at $26, is adequate in comparison to the other name-brand tool, which costs $90. Don't get me wrong, I like name brand tools and have watched many of their How To Youtube Videos, but some of their tools are priced for repair shops and enthusiasts. br>br>So I saved $50 for my own bike spoke repair and $40 for my son's bike repair for a total of $90. My tools totaled $100, which included a 75-box of DT Champion Spokes. I also picked up a new fundamental skill.
I don't have anything to compare it to because this is my first spoke tension meter. However, it appears to be reliable and simple to use. My only gripe is that it gets a little "sticky" when settling into the tension reading, but that could probably be fixed with a little lubricant. The sticktion is more pronounced at higher values, but it is negligible at the values commonly used for road bike wheels. One last thought. br>br> I used to believe that tension meters were only useful when building wheels, but I learned the hard way that if you true your own wheels, you need one. Trying to keep a wheel in true solely based on the pitch of a plucked spoke may work for a while, but the uneven spoke tension that you can't tell from spoke pitch will eventually ruin a perfectly good rim.
On 20-inch rims, this item will not fit. RADMini 4 RADMini 4 RADMini RADMini RADMini RADMini RADMin br>The spokes aren't big enough. The tool is excessively large.
For wheel building, this is a must-have item. It will save you a lot of trouble in the long run. The most difficult part is persuading rim manufacturers to share their product's tension specifications. Fortunately, some forum members have compiled a list of specifications for a variety of popular wheels. It's simple to use and the readings are consistent. Broken spokes are no longer an issue, and wheel truing has improved significantly. It was used to inspect a brand new factory wheel that was out of true and discovered two spokes that were significantly out of specification. The wheel trued up after the two spokes were reset. I didn't have to drive 30 miles to the LBS to return it because of this. It's simple to use, but you must be consistent in your technique. Apply it to each spoke in the same way. It's well-made, and mine still looks brand new after a lot of use. It's being borrowed by everyone, so it must be useful.
I've been on a mission to find every last squeak on my bike, and having my LBS replace the press-on brakes was a huge improvement. Install a "Wheels Manufacturing" (wheelsmfg. com) bottom bracket. com). Definitely something to think about, but not something most people have the tools or skills to do on their own. As a result, the main source of noise is now wheel creak - Even so, it's a minor issue. Over the years, I'd built and tuned wheels, adjusting tension by feel and the sound of pinging spokes rather than using a gauge. I thought I could do a decent job without the gauge, but with it, I was able to detect and correct minor differences in spoke tension. I was genuinely surprised when the small creaking noises from my wheels vanished. It is both inexpensive and simple to use. If you enjoy tinkering with your bike, this is a great tool to have.
I've made a few wheels like this without a meter. The wheel will be more durable as a result of this. I could turn the wheel, align it, and align the dish, and that was where I stopped in the past. With this meter, I can see that my spoke tension was inconsistent, despite being generally correct. Now, I use this meter to ensure that the spokes are round, true, and dish-free, and then I mark the spokes with the highest tension and back them off a turn or two. I then tighten the remaining spokes to ensure that everything is in perfect working order.