rs10 wheels nipple size help

Dr M
Dr M Posts: 171
edited August 2008 in Workshop
what size spoke key do i need for shimano rs10 wheels?

some spoke keys seem to be given in 'guage' and others in mm.

i'm not sure what size the nipples are, i looked on the shimano site, are they 4mm?

http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/catalog/cyc ... 7795685825

i cant seem to find a 4mm spoke key though.

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  • peanut
    peanut Posts: 1,373
    the nipples are 4mm I've just put the micrometer on my new RS10 wheels. Nice wheels eh!? :wink:
  • Dr M
    Dr M Posts: 171
    Yeah i like mine, although its first 'proper' set of wheels i've ever had!! hope they dont go out of true though...i cant find a 4mm spoke key anywhere!

    There is a 4.3 / 4.4 shimano one listed on a few sites but it seems like this is for some fancy wheels where there is a nipple at the hub.

    This was the only small one i could find:

    http://www.fredbakercycles.co.uk/Produc ... egoryID/90
  • peanut
    peanut Posts: 1,373
    looks like a good idea to hold the spokes when turning the nipples. I would imagine these spokes are not too easy to replace if broken.
    There are warnings everywhere to check and tighten the spokes once the wheels have bedded in

    These are the first new wheels I've bought in years. Looking forward to trying them out tomorrow if the rain holds off for a bit :roll:

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