How To Tighten Spokes On Mountain Bike. The most essential key to a long lasting wheel is even spoke tension. To increase the tension turn all of the spokes around the entire wheel 14 counter clockwise and then measure again.

To increase the tension turn all of the spokes around the entire wheel 14 counter clockwise and then measure again. They should be nice and tight and even all round. However its lacking some small details that can speed up the process of wheel truing.
With bike upside down on floor sit behind wheel and make sure it is centered between frame rails.
Apply two drops of oil on the crossovers at each pair of spokes. How to Tighten Bike Spokes. Repeat this step until your spoke tension is within range all the way around. Optimal choice Lumintrail Bike Spoke Wrench Spoke Tool 6.
