No, you cannot true a bike wheel with pliers. Pliers are not the correct tool for the job and will not provide the necessary precision. You will need a spoke wrench to properly true a bike wheel.
If you are unsure whether or not you need a spoke wrench, simply look at your bike's spokes. If they all appear to be the same size, then you likely do not need a spoke wrench. However, if your spokes seem to be different sizes, then you will need a spoke wrench in order to properly adjust them.
If you can hear your spokes rattling, they are probably loose. To check, hold the wheel at the top and bottom and try to move it side to side. There should be very little movement. If the wheel moves more than a couple of millimeters, your spokes are too loose.
To know what size spoke wrench to get, you will need to measure the diameter of your spokes. This can be done by using a caliper or a ruler. Once you have this measurement, you can then match it up to the size chart that is available on most spoke wrench websites.
4.8/5
Package Included: Set of 2 of different Bicycle Spoke Wrench tool.
Nipple sizes (SAE): .127 inches, .130 inches, .136 inches, .156 inches, .173 inches, .197 inches.
Size: 40mm (1.57in) in diameter and 11mm (.43in) in height.
PAGOW Bicycle Spoke Wrench - Perfect tool for adjusting the spokes to be tightened and correct the deformation of the rim.
This spoke wrench fits nipple sizes (metric): 3.23mm, 3.3mm, 3.45mm, 3.96mm, 4.4mm, 5.0mm.
$234
Know whether you should tighten or loosen your spokes. Due to the ease with which the appropriate size wrench can be selected for the ideal fit, this tool is simple to use and doesn't slip on the spoke. To correct the wheel, I'd advise first releasing the spokes. If you discover one that is already loose, tighten it to match the spokes next to it. Once the wheel has been spun, look for any waves in the rim alignment. Loosen the spoke on the side next to the hump when you see one. Again, spin. If the hump is still present, you should slightly tighten the two spokes that are opposite the one you just loosened. Up till you get a proper spinning wheel, keep doing the same thing. Good fortune!
4.7/5
Recommended Use: tuning your wheel
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
Spoke Wrench: (black) 0.127 in, (red) 0.136 in, (blue) 0.156 in, (green) 0.13 in
$234
I used these daily when I worked in a bike shop. They are the best tool I've discovered, however they are "one size fits one size." I've never seen one break, although during the little time I spent in college, I used several that had clearly seen a lot of use.Yes, the spoke nipples vary in size, but that's true of most things. Try to tighten every bike screw with the same Allen wrench. On all of the bolts on a bike, try using the same combination wrench or socket. Heck, in my job, there were occasionally changes between model years and, yes, even different bikes. The world can be strange at times.If you run into trouble, try asking at your neighborhood bike store or bringing in a wheel to demonstrate. If you know someone who has a micrometer or caliper gauge, they might be able to measure the nipples and tell you. In the worst scenario, you order the three most popular sizes (the blue one is uncommon unless you're looking for pricey bikes), return the ones that don't fit, and order the remaining ones.Just take care. If you're not careful, a wheel *can* become "tacoed." It's unlikely that you and Superman will be able to "repair" a wheel that has been backed over or that has run out more than a tiny bit of an inch. A show-stopper is pulling the nipples through the rim.
4.6/5
Stainless Stain, 9H hardness.
Nipple sizes (SAE): .127 inches, .130 inches, .136 inches, .156 inches, .173 inches, .197 inches
Fits nipple sizes (metric): 3.23mm, 3.30mm, 3.45mm, 3.96mm, 4.40mm, 5.00mm
Bike Spoke Wrench is a must-have tool for bike rim correction.
This spoke wrench is small and lightweight, measuring 40mm (1.57in) in diameter and 11mm (.43in) in height
$234
So, would you kindly check to see if the wheels are straight when you purchase a bicycle from one of those large discount retailers? Simply spin the bicycle while holding it up and checking to see if everything tracks straight while doing so. You need one of these if not. The process of "truing" a wheel can be costly. But it's simple. If you need to use this tool to adjust a wheel, loosen the spokes on the side you are going away from by turning them counterclockwise, and then tighten them on the opposite side by turning the nearest spoke(s) the same number of turns (or you could get the wheel out of round). GO ONLY ONE OR TWO TURNS AT A TIME; this makes a significant impact. If your tire is mainly straight but has one skewed piece, you can mark the tire with masking tape where that section starts and finishes to make it easier to correct only that area. In SMALL steps. SMALL.
4.6/5
Measures spoke length, bearing diameter, cotter diameter
Blue anodized aluminum
$234
This little gauge works well for calculating spoke and bearing dimensions. If you maintain several bicycles, this is useful for wheel building and bearing maintenance (hub overhauls, for example). This gauge makes separating spokes that I've inadvertently jumbled together easy and quick. This tool's measurements have been compared to those taken with a very high precision caliper, and the gauge is extremely accurate.It's a little challenging to read, so that's the only reason I'm docking it a star. Instead of everything being the same shade of blue, I would have preferred the numerals and notches to be white. To mark every 10mm, I used whiteout, which is somewhat helpful.
4.5/5
ðŸ”ã€Includes All Common Sizes】The round bicycle spoke wrench is suitable for spoke caps with the size of 10/11/12/13/14/15g. Fits Nipple sizes (SAE): .127 inches, .130 inches, .136 inches, .156 inches, .173 inches, .197 inches. Nipple Sizes (metric): 3.23mm, 3.30mm, 3.45mm, 3.96mm, 4.40mm, 5.00mm
✅ Bicycle Spoke Wrench is a must-have tool for bike rim correction while you Tighten, Remove, Install Bike Wheels Spokes. This spoke wrench makes adjusting the tension of the spokes on your bicycle rim a breeze. Keep your spokes straight and true.
ðŸ”ã€Light and Portable】Very small and lightweight, so it can easily be carried with you or on your bike.
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ðŸ”ã€Hard Steel Construction】Extra tough 9H hardness hard steel construction. Chrome-plated finish.
$234
The cheapest and most practical spokestool is this one. My $35 warped stay-true wheel was replaced for $66. Even though I paid more, I got better spokes, thus I required a different tool. Wow, thank goodness the store was away from the park. One park spoke tool costs $15. This made it easier for me to calculate the overall cost of the warped bike commuter wheel and the five snapped spokes I attempted to fix. Without those 5, it is back to true, but it isn't rideable until I replace them with $20 in spokes, a $180 touring stand, a $60 dish device, and a $40 tensiometer. Therefore, this was a huge help!
4.5/5
Used for building or truing wheels, diagnosing wheel problems, or assembling new bikes
Measures the absolute tension of each of the spokes in a wheel
Measures relative tension between all the spokes in a wheel
The TM-1 works on nearly any bicycle spoke
$234
Let's start off by asking: Do you require this gadget to correctly construct a wheel or maintain the functionality of your wheels?The answer is that it depends on how near to the cutting edge you want to be.Since the early velocipede designs, mechanics have been making bicycle wheels for about 200 years, frequently without the aid of a spoke tension gauge. Additionally, for many years, spoke tension meters were not employed in the construction of racing wheels used in events ranging from the Tour de France to severe downhill contests. This is due to the fact that mechanics overbuilt wheels for the riding style and terrain, and their elastic and fatigue limits were sufficiently different. (Too-tightened spokes are too close to their elastic limit or the rim's limit.) A tension gauge is also not necessary if you plan to make your own wheels and adhere to some basic safety factor limitations. Having said that, there will always be a rider in the modern world who weighs 200 lbs (90.7 kg) and wants a front wheel with 24 spokes that is radially laced and has a 330 gram rim. A spoke tension gauge is necessary if you enjoy riding on the cutting edge, want to reduce the weight of your carbon fiber road or mountain bike by 150 grams, or want to push it to its absolute physical limits.When using precision calipers or a spoke diameter gauge to measure the middle (or butted part, if your spokes are butted) portion of a spoke, the Park Tools TM-1 gauge passes the spoke between the two fixed posts and the moveable post. You can use the independent conversion chart to determine what kilograms of force (kgf) measurement the arrow at the top will point to on the graduated scale. You need anywhere between 80 and 130 kgf for the majority of wheels. However, depending on the precise riding application, this value may change.I don't work in a shop or as a professional mechanic, but I do make wheels for my off-road riding club and other members. Over the past five years or so, I have used this gauge for roughly twenty wheel constructions. I believe it functions fairly well. Mavic 32 hole X517 rims are frequently used in my older mountain bicycle wheels (rim brake), which are normally radially laced in the front and three cross drive/radial lace non-drive in the back. While 32 hole DT Swiss, Mavic X317 disc, or Stans racing rims are frequently found on my more recent wheels. The TM-1 definitely helps me to maintain my older wheels at right about 100 kgf and my newer disc rims at approximately 110 kgf. I can generally tune my wheels by hand and by sound such that no spoke is 20% above or below the spoke average of the entire wheel (this is a common reference limit for bike wheels). Additionally, these numbers strike a nice medium between permitting a lengthy fatigue life and keeping sufficient tension such that, in the event of a broken spoke, the wheel does not taco and I am able to ride back to the trailhead. These tension settings also provide long rim life and avoid wear at the rim eyelets.Are there any drawbacks to the TM-1? Not really, although I do believe that the spoke diameter gauge was made inefficiently. When measuring spokes, I much like to use my Neiko digital caliper. A standard guidance for significant manufacturers should also be included in Park Tool's conversion table, in my opinion. A generic 1.5 mm butted spoke made in China and one made by DT or Sapim have different values. The gauge is a calibrated spring, so I advise any user to send it back to Park Tool approximately every 25 wheel constructions to ensure that accurate calibration is kept (although you can find these exact values online). Nevertheless, those are only minor complaints.I haven't had a wheel taco or spoke break yet because of the TM-1. While most riders who are not bleeding edge weight weenies do not require this gauge when making wheels, it does provide the home builder a quantitative indication of how their wheels are doing. For me, that translates to longer wheel life and trouble-free trail travel. For me, it gets five stars.
3.6/5
Keep your spokes straight and true.
Light and portable.
Suitable for spoke nipple sizes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
Made from hard steel.
A must have item for any keen cyclist.
$234
Yes, it functions properly. After being used on the front and back wheels of a bicycle, solid metal exhibits no sliding or wear. The item was mailed the same day or the following day (keep in mind that when it's night in the USA, it's day in Asia), however delivery took a while. This spoke wrench spanner fits snugly on the 2010 Target Schwinn Ranger bike. I'll also use it on four other bikes, including the GT, Haro, Diamondback, and Cheap Magna. The front and rear wheels are no longer in contact with the brake pads. This little circular shape is not the simplest to twist, but many bike mechanics still use it, and it is less expensive than other sophisticated spoke spanners. Instead of slipping it straight onto the nipple, you must glide it from the spoke wire down to the nipple (not like using regular bold and nut wrench). If local USA shipping was offered, I would rate it 5 stars. The chrome does not chip off, it is a correct solid heavy metal piece, and it serves its purpose. The genuine heavy metal, not the inferior light metal. We must wait a few months before evaluating the chrome coating's quality.
If you don't have a spoke wrench, you can use a nail or a small screwdriver. Just insert it into the hole in the spoke and twist.
If you have a flat tire, you'll need to remove the wheel from the bike and take it inside to fix it. You'll need to find the spot where the tire is flat, and then use a bike pump to inflate the tire. Once the tire is inflated, you can use a bike tool to tighten the bolts on the wheel.
No, spokes should not all be the same tension. Different tension on different spokes helps to even out the spoke tension around the wheel, making for a stronger, more durable wheel.
If a spoke is loose, it is best to tighten it. This is because a loose spoke can cause the wheel to become out of true, which can lead to problems when riding.
There are many factors to consider when determining the strongest spokes. Some of the most important factors include: spoke material, spoke thickness, spoke head type, and spoke pattern. Spoke material is important because different materials have different strengths. For example, stainless steel spokes are stronger than regular steel spokes. Aluminum spokes are also available, but they are not as strong as steel spokes. Spoke thickness is also important because thicker spokes are stronger than thinner spokes. However, thicker spokes are also heavier than thinner spokes. So, it is important to find a balance between strength and weight
If you don't have a spoke tool, you can use a small screwdriver or a penknife blade to loosen spokes. If the spoke is very tight, you may need to use a hammer to tap the screwdriver or knife blade.
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