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[Closed] Creaking rear wheel. How should I tighten spokes?

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My rear spokes seem to be creaking which I presume means they need tightening?
Should I just go round the wheel and give them all a half turn, or is there a more scientific way of going about it?
Cheers.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 6:19 pm
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I'd identify the cause of the creaking first.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 6:27 pm
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If it is a Hope Pro 2 Evo rear hub then have a look at the two inner bearings in the free hub.

Also look for cracks above the spoke holes in the hub.

Is the QR tight ETC ETC


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 6:38 pm
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QR first, grease and tighten. Twang spokes & u'll soon see if any are loose


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 6:40 pm
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Another possibility - I had creaking wheels and the LBS recognised the issue. Dribbled oil around the holes where the spokes attached to the hub and that creaking was gone.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 8:03 pm