as topic.. is it because of my hub/spoke/rim? im running a tank 10mm bolt skewer hub with dt 2.0mm spokes and an atomlab pimp rim i tried replacing the spokes with atomlab spokes and it didnt help i rma'ed the rim already due to cracked weld spot(rim splitted into a C shape) so im on my 2nd rim already and its doing the same thing
should i just apply loc-tite to the nipples after the rim has been trued to stop this or should i replace something else?
I would try tensioning them again, and go for a ride with them. What happens a lot of times (im assuming you just got these wheels at a shop)is when a mechanic builds a wheel, he will forget to "tension" the spokes. Meaning, he forgets to torque the whel with his hands after he trues it. What tensioning does is this... When you turn the nipples, a lot of times just the spoke turns, and not the nipple around the thread. So, by tensioning, you can find out which ones need to be tightened down and which ones dont. What the mechaninc prob didnt do who built your wheel is tension the wheel. So, when you went out to ride it, it had a few loose, and a few tight spokes which caused the tighter ones to loosten to match the looser ones. HOld off on the loc-tite, that makes it impossible to true a wheel. dont do that.
When you first get a wheel the spokes need to strech, you'll probally need to be cautious for a month or two about them loosening. after you ride just do a quick check over and you should be fine
kev211 is right. spoke tensioning is key. if i were you i'd go out and buy a 3 size spoke wrench (parktools) and tighten yourself. read up on it, because to tighten you turn left and to loosen you turn right on some wheels. its confusing
kev211 is right. spoke tensioning is key. if i were you i'd go out and buy a 3 size spoke wrench (parktools) and tighten yourself. read up on it, because to tighten you turn left and to loosen you turn right on some wheels. its confusing
i would check the tension of my wheels once a week brand new or not loose spokes lead to tacoed wheels and broken spokes
no im not a hack things just dont really survive long for some reason when you go for 7 to stair drops constantly
anyways..my old wheel kept coming loose every week and i have to true it...now that my new wheel is doing the same i doubt its my fault...whats worse is..my front wheel never goes out of true and its a crap rim so that pisses me off
and yea my new wheel is two weeks old...i think i will true it and give it two more weeks...
does higher end hubs/rim/nipples/spokes make your wheel not go out of true as fast?
learn to true and tension your own wheels it pays off quickly. A young guy I ride with keeps buying expensive wheels and destroying them because he's to lazy to true and tension them. Same guy equates a hack riding style with being "hardcore"... just saying It's a bit of both. BTW. Stay clear of proprietary hardware. stick with 14g DT swiss on a sturdy 32 hole rim and hub. Your just wasting money if your hard stuff otherwise.