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Old May 1, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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can i tighten my spokes with the tires on the ground ?
 
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Yes, if just tightening the spokes, not truing the wheel.
 
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Yes, if just tightening the spokes, not truing the wheel.
Quick question? How maintenance free are spoke wheels?
 
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Like almost everything else on the bike, it depends on how they're treated/mistreated and maintained. If you do a lot of burnouts and wheelies, you need to pay more attention to them. But with normal riding, just check them periodically. Whatever your owner's manual says should be good.
 
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Spokes are a major hassle and maintenance issue. Rim liners,tightening spokes and truing the wheel itself SUCKS *** . Get Yourself some 13 spoke aluminum FXDX Rims and be Happy Happy Happy.
 
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