[CR]Help: reasonable drive side tension for classic tubular rims?

(Example: Framebuilding:Norris Lockley)

From: "Doug Van Cleve" <dvancleve@cox.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 14:55:45 -0700
Subject: [CR]Help: reasonable drive side tension for classic tubular rims?

Howdy folks.

I am retensioning/truing a set of Campy high flange/Nisi-Evian tubular wheels to go on the Silk Hope I bought through Dale last year. I have built 40+ modern wheels and typically shoot for 110-120 KgF on the rear drive side (measured with my Park tensiometer). I am not sure an older rim like this is up to that, but I also want a reliable wheel. What tension should I strive for? Rims/hubs are 36 hole, spokes are 1.8/1.6 double butted. Thanks!

Doug Van Cleve
Chandler, AZ