I have a fairly hefty buckle in my rear wheel after hitting a pot hole. Usually these things are pretty simple to fix but I'm having a mare with the DT Aerolite spokes.
I've built and trued wheels in the past but these things just love to twist.
Any tips? would be appreciated
As far as I was aware you need a tool that will hold the blades in line whilst you turn the nipples.
I recently straightened out a pair of mavic (ksyrium?) bladed spoke road wheels: I used a dinky (5"?) little adjustable spanner closed over the spoke about 1/3 of the way up from the rim, and then spoke key as normal. (this also worked for some crossrides I once had too)
Something like [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=81460 ]this[/url] but you could make your own if you're practical and save dosh. Bontrager does one that comes with their aero-bladed wheels, but not sure if they sell it alone.
I just used a pair of pliers on mine. Stick a rag between the jaws if you're precious about not scratching the spokes.
All spokes twist, you're just seeing it now.
Grip with adjustable/pliers.
I made a similar tool by hack sawing a groove in a piece of oak.
they still wanted to twist so I think the nipps could do with a lube before I have another try.
At least I'm on the right track 🙂
Do mine with an adjustable spanner and cloth wrapped around the spoke...