How To Adjust Spoke Tension. Get the TM-1 Park Tension Gauge use the provided chart to tension the spokes according to the wheel manufacturers specification. It gets complicated because there isnt a standard for spoke tension its different for each wheel.
Please see spoke specifications for all models for front and rear wheels below. A spoke wrench is another tool you can use to adjust spoke tension. Otherwise local bike shops and mechanics are happy to adjust the spoke tension for you.
- check for cracked nipples and cracks at or near holes in rims.
This video will walk you through the process of using the Park Tool Wheel Tension App in conjunction with the TM-1 Tension Meter. This small wrench grips the spoke nipples so you can tighten or loosen the spokes to align your wheel. This can usually run between 25-50 per wheel. Note that the spokes have nut-like devices at the rim called nipples.
