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Wheelbuilding notes and how-tos — measuring, tensioning, and getting the math right.
- Jun 21, 2026 Wheelbuilding fundamentals: spoke length, tensioning order, and de-stressing Three things that decide whether a wheel stays true: getting spoke length right before you build, tensioning in the right order (leading vs trailing, the Markling Method), and de-stressing. A practical guide tied to the calculator. wheelbuilding spoke tension spoke length guide
- Jun 20, 2026 How to measure ERD — the #1 spoke-length error ERD (Effective Rim Diameter) is where most spoke-length calculations go wrong. Here are the two measurement conventions, a worked example, and why ERD dominates your accuracy. erd spoke length wheelbuilding guide
- Jun 19, 2026 A free, open Freespoke alternative — length, tension & truing Freespoke (kstoerz.com/freespoke) is the community's classic spoke-length calculator. Spoke Calculator is a free, open all-in-one alternative: spoke length + multi-tensiometer tension, a truing simulator and a hand-validated hub/rim database in one place. freespoke spoke calculator tension alternative