Trueing wheel with bladed spokes

DT78

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How do you stop the spokes from twisting? I take it there must be a special tool, what is it called as 'spoke' search on CRC isn't bringing anything up

Posted : 06/04/2014 4:33 pm

bencooper

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Bladed spoke holder? I think the one I've got is made by Shimano.

Posted : 06/04/2014 4:39 pm

pjm84

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Adjustable wrench

Posted : 06/04/2014 4:43 pm

DT78

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Tried an adjustable wrench still twisted and looked like the spoke was going to snap. Or is there a trick to it? I was trying by holding the spoke in the middle

Posted : 06/04/2014 4:58 pm

oldnick

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Hold as close to the nipple as you can, proper tool makes it a little easier. Mine's from Superstar and hasn't killed me (yet).

Posted : 06/04/2014 5:02 pm

nickdavies

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http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=36&products_id=650

One of these?

Posted : 06/04/2014 5:05 pm

spursn17

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Get a piece of hardwood about 30-50mm long, cut a slot in it with a junior hacksaw. Job done.

Posted : 06/04/2014 5:49 pm

Thrustyjust

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My Shimano RS81 road wheels have bladed spokes and come with a valve key and a special spanner for stopping the spokes form twisting. Basically a small bit of metal with a slot in it.

Posted : 06/04/2014 5:58 pm

DT78

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Superstar one ordered for £6 worth a punt. Thanks chaps

Posted : 06/04/2014 8:01 pm

njee20

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Get a piece of hardwood about 30-50mm long, cut a slot in it with a junior hacksaw. Job done.

This.

Posted : 06/04/2014 8:46 pm

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