Re: Spoke Tension of Rear Wheel

On May 13, 4:32=A0am, Gig Miller <thunderha...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 72KgF as indicated by the Park Tension Meter feels way too loose. I
> question the precision, not accuracy of the Park meter. Anyone else
> ever run into this with this meter? Has anyone ever set up their own
> calibration apparatus and checked the values?

The Park meter is sensitive to friction, and if this varies you will
get inaccurate readings. I had one with a pivot that would keep coming
loose. After locktiting it and lubing it, the readings changed a lot.
Apparently each unit is crudely calibrated in an unlubricated state,
and the friction (at least on mine) was enough to make a considerable
difference.

I'd recommend checking with another meter to see if they are close. If
they aren't, Park will happily recalibrate it for a small fee.