Loose spoke
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CaptainSlow

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13,179 posts

241 months

Friday 3rd May 2013
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I noticed one of my spokes was loose before a ride last week, I tightened it and did 60km. After the ride I inspected it again and it was loose again. Any ideas on how I can stop this?

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rear wheel next to valve.

upsidedownmark

2,120 posts

164 months

Friday 3rd May 2013
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Tighten a bit far then back it off a smidge - hold the spoke between thumb and forefinger as you do.

You should notice that as you start tightening, the spoke will 'wind-up' - turn with the nipple for a bit, then you'll tighten it properly. What you want to do when you've finished is unwind the amount the spoke wound up, so it's not trying to rotate wrt the nipple.

Sounds a bit odd that it's just one tho.