2. Spoke Tension – Stiffness & Durability

Uneven or incorrect spoke tension leads to rim deformation, broken spokes, or bearing damage.
Signs of trouble: wheel feels soft, poor handling, brake rub, creaking under power, or visible loose/broken spokes.
What to do:
Always use a calibrated tension meter – don’t guess by plucking.
Consult a professional wheel builder or Light Travel Cycling for factory specs (typically 120–140 kgf for our rims).
Never randomly tighten or loosen spokes – you can warp the carbon rim.
If you hear intermittent creaking while climbing or sprinting, stop and have the tension checked.

3. Bearing Maintenance – Smoothness = Speed

Inspection: Spin the wheel – feel for friction, vibration, or a gritty sensation. Rock the wheel side-to-side to check for lateral play.
Adjusting preload (if your hub allows):
Loosen the lockring.
Turn the preload ring gently by hand until smooth and play-free.
Do not overtighten. Retighten the lockring.
Do not add oil to sealed bearings. Once they feel rough or loose, replace the entire bearing set (contact us for sizes – we use standard bearings like 6802, 6902). In wet/muddy conditions, consider replacement every 2,000–3,000 km.