Re: Spoke Tension of Rear Wheel

On May 11, 8:39 pm, Gig Miller <thunderha...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> This is my first wheel build. Using 700C Velocity Deep V rims and
> Wheelsmith DB14 spokes.
>
> I have been told by the folks at Velocity that they build their rear
> wheels with spoke tension of 110-120KgF.
>
> Something doesn't seem right. If I take the left side spokes to
> 110KgF, I have to tighten the right side spokes to appox. 180KgF in
> order to get the dish right.
>
> Does this sound right? Is 180KgF too much? If I take the right side
> spokes to 120, the left side seems loose at about  72 KgF.
>
> I'm using a Park Tool Tension Meter to get these values. Am I missing
> something?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>
> We build all of our wheels at the same spoke tension.  Spoke tension
> is measured in Kilograms of Force (KGF). We build the front wheel
> between 105 =96 115 KGF, and the rear between 110 =96 120 KGF. I hope
this=

> helps, let me know if you have any further questions.

Go with a 0 cross non drive side so the spokes dont go slack, come
loose, and break.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html#half-radial