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@orbeas
depends on how the wheels were built and how the spokes were crossed, I always build wheels with the main pulling spokes on the outside of the hubs front and rear, then tension is a case of experience and feel, some people use locktite or similar to stop the nipples moving, I always use oil on the threads of the spokes before putting on the nipple. modern wheels with radial spokes are not as comfortable as wheels built with the spokes crossed 3 times. like they say its a 'black art'