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Title: Penton Spoke Torque Spec
Post by: KJDonovan on March 27, 2024, 03:27:00 PM

I figured I would share this with the group as I couldn't find it documented anywhere. For years when lacing wheels, I would just tighten spokes till they seemed tight enough, but not too tight.

Anyway, I finally broke down and bought a good spoke torque wrench so I wouldn't be guessing, but I couldn't find a torque spec in any of the Penton manuals or here, so I called Buchanan's, and their recommendations are.

Steel Wheels with Aluminum Hubs – 35 in-lbs.
Aluminum Wheels with Magnesium Hubs - 25 to 30 in-lbs.

Thanks,

Kevin

Title: Re: Penton Spoke Torque Spec
Post by: Rob Hugo on March 28, 2024, 06:47:10 AM

Thanks for sharing this!

Title: Re: Penton Spoke Torque Spec
Post by: Dale Fisher on March 29, 2024, 04:36:11 AM

Great information, thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Penton Spoke Torque Spec
Post by: glasgows on March 30, 2024, 11:59:17 AM

Very helpful, thanks.

Title: Re: Penton Spoke Torque Spec
Post by: Scott Sappington on April 21, 2024, 09:24:28 PM

Thanks Kevin, good info, I know a lot of folks don't realize that the old clinking on the spoke will get you by, and has been std for decades, But when you receive a RE-laced wheel for a pro shop,(Buchanan's) the torque specs are attached on a toe tag from builder. + a Note to retorque after a ride or two. Very even torque must be good!
Rear wheel on my 75 Pursang from Buchanan's came back 40 inch LBS.
Do you torque a rod bearing cap on an auto engine? I hope so.....

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