SPLINE
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Technical Manual
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3.
Slide the nipple wrench onto the nipple.
To avoid damages to the nipples, slide the nipple
wrench as far as possible onto the nipple.
Wheels with bladed spokes:
4.
Slide the spoke holder onto the spoke.
To avoid damages of the spoke, slide the spoke
holder as far as possible into the nipple wrench.
5.
Align the spoke.
6.
True the wheel.
SPLINE
®
wheels should be distressed minimum four times during the building process. First time at approxi-
mately 50% of the maximum spoke tension (see
).
After finishing truing, the wheel should be distressed once again. There should be no more changes in the
settings (spoke tension, radial and axial run out).
After distressing the wheel should be within the limits shown in
.
7.
Check the radial and axial run out again. Repeat last steps if necessary.
8.
Check the spoke tension (see
) and increase or decrease it.
9.
Check the radial and axial run out again. Repeat last steps if necessary.
Closing Steps
Mount tire and if necessary rim tape and tube.
Mount the wheel if necessary.
