Manuals
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Wheel Truing (Lateral & Radial)
Wheel truing is explained in both lateral and radial terms, with the spoke wrench work involved. Improves riding performance and extends the life of components.
Expert22 Jul 2026Wheel Tension App Instructions
Shows how the Wheel Tension App turns spoke tension readings into spreadsheets and a diagram. Helps you even out spoke tension and document truing results.
Beginner22 Jul 2026Wheel Dishing (Centering)
How to check wheel dishing and recentre the rim over the hub by changing spoke tension. Correct dish keeps the wheels centred in the frame so the bike handles well.
Expert22 Jul 2026TS-2Di Dial Indicator Use in Wheel Truing
Shows how the TS-2Di dial indicator mounts to a truing stand and measures lateral and radial runout. Lets you true wheels to consistent, repeatable standards.
Intermediate22 Jul 2026Spoke Wrench Selection
Reviews choosing the correct spoke wrench, as soft brass and aluminum nipples round off in a loose fitting one. Good engagement makes truing a wheel much safer.
Beginner22 Jul 2026Spoke Tension Measurement and Adjustment
Measuring and adjusting spoke tension with a tension meter, looking at the whole wheel rather than single spokes. Even tension makes a wheel stronger and truer.
Expert22 Jul 2026Mavic® Cosmic® Carbone SLR Service
Truing and service of the Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR, whose rim-to-rim carbon spokes cross twice at the hub. Explains what makes tensioning this wheel different.
Intermediate22 Jul 2026How to Build a Wheel
Covers wheel building start to finish, lacing rim to hub with spokes and nipples, then truing and tensioning. Lists the tools and skills a first build calls for.
Expert22 Jul 2026How Wheel Truing Works
Explains how wheel truing works, with spoke tension suspending the rim around the hub, and names each part of the wheel. Useful grounding before you true a wheel.
Beginner22 Jul 2026Determining Spoke Length for Wheel Building
Find the correct spoke length for a wheel build by measuring your rim and hub and using a spoke calculator. Your build then starts with properly sized parts.
Beginner22 Jul 2026