Straightening Mavic Aksium wheels

jimmo62
jimmo62 Posts: 4
edited May 2008 in Workshop
I need to straighten a rear Mavic Aksium - what'e the technique? If I just use a normal spoke key on the nipple then the spoke twists - do I need to hold it straight somehow?

Ta

Jimmo

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    correct you need a spoke holder. or create your own spoke holder that will not damage the spoke.
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  • jimmo62
    jimmo62 Posts: 4
    nicklouse wrote:
    correct you need a spoke holder. or create your own spoke holder that will not damage the spoke.

    Would a pair of pliers do it do you reckon?
  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    Pliers will probably damage the spoke. Get a 2-3" piece of wood and saw a thin groove in it. You'll need a mavic spoke key too. Take care with the job - these wheels are tensioned to around 1600N and if the spoke breaks it could do a lot of damage. If it's more than a gnat's tadger out it may be worth sending to the Mavic service centre.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    robbarker wrote:
    Pliers will probably damage the spoke. Get a 2-3" piece of wood and saw a thin groove in it. You'll need a mavic spoke key too. Take care with the job - these wheels are tensioned to around 1600N and if the spoke breaks it could do a lot of damage. If it's more than a gnat's tadger out it may be worth sending to the Mavic service centre.

    I'll second this advice. If your not sure what you're doing, get some help and / or the right
    tools.

    Dennis Noward

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