The most common spoke nipple sizes are 3.23mm, 3.30mm, and 3.45mm. However, you might encounter other spoke nipple sizes ranging anywhere from 3.2mm to 9mm. Many spoke nipples are also square-shaped, including the most common sizes listed above. Some manufacturers use star-shaped or hex-shaped spoke nipples instead.
Which way do you tighten spokes?
The key to truing is adjusting the spoke(s) on the correct side of the wheel. Note that the spokes have nut-like devices at the rim called nipples. When viewed from above, nipples are turned clockwise with the spoke wrench to tighten spoke tension and counterclockwise to loosen it.
Can you true a wheel with the tire on?
The absolute answer to your question is yes.
How accurate do spoke lengths need to be?
In essence, you will want to be pretty precise. 2mm too long might just be ok, 2mm short might be too short. Be sure to measure the ERD yourself (!) and as precise as you are able to. The spokes on my last build had 10mm thread, and the nipples, despite being 12mm long, only had 7mm thread.
What are the different types of Park Tool spoke sizes?
The table below lists a variety of square shaped nipple sizes, examples where they can be found, and the appropriate Park Tool wrench. The Park Tool SW-7.2 spoke wrench is made with the three common spoke wrench sizes equal to the SW-0, SW-1 and SW-2.
What size wrenches do I need for spokes?
For example, spokes that are 2mm in diameter (so-called “14 gauge”) will fit several different sized nipples and require different wrenches. The table below lists a variety of square shaped nipple sizes, examples where they can be found, and the appropriate Park Tool wrench.
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