Wanted: Spoke Tensiometer

Posted on Mon 20th, August 2007

• #1

arup

Anyone got a spoke tensiometer sitting around in their shed or their attic? Probably not, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
• #2

pip

I don't have one. I have found though that the cheap (well I picked it up for cheap in the US) Park one is a surprisingly decent tool. Probably not that good for everyday builds but I've been really happy with it.

Not in the same league as the Hozan one.
• #3

arup

I just wanted to try one out really. I make maybe two or three wheels a month, not really enough to warrant the expense of the Hozan one. I've also had a nose at the DT Swiss one. But if you reckon the Park one is ok then I might consider buying it as it's only £50 or so.
• #4

pip

If I lived anywhere near London, I would happily let you borrow mine to try out but sadly I don't. Someone else might have one though?

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