MINOURA FT-1 Combo - Manual (Page 6)

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If the rim shakes inward, do NOT try to loosen the
nipples. Tighten both far side nipples.
This is because the nipples are made of soft material,
so its thread can be broken easily by loosening.
6.
Tighten the spokes as below;
• Group-A nipples = about 1/8 turns
• Group-B nipples = about 1/4 turns
• Group-C nipples = about 1/2 turns
Then check the vertical movement again with
rotating the wheel slowly.
If the wheel moves yet, continue the process again.
If you hear a strange sound or see
narrow metal "lines" or residue, your
nipple will fail soon.
Do NOT apply any lubricant to quiet
the sound. Put a new nipple on
immediately.
!
How To Fix Horizontal Movement
The horizontal movement within 2 mm may not
cause any troubles. But if you want to be it as zero
as possible for smoother ride, you should try the
following process again and again.
1.
You set the wheel on the FT-1 and see the Side
Gauges.
Put the tips of them close to the surface of the rim
side wall. Do not make them touch the rim.
2.
Rotate the wheel slowly, and check the horizontal
movement. Do not spin fast.
3.
Attach tapes to two spokes; one is in the beginning
and one is in the ending of horizontal movement.
4.
Make three (3) groups of spokes between your tape
markers as below;
!
Do NOT tighten the spoke more
than 1/2 turns at one time. Wheel
truing must be done step by step.
Otherwise, you will loose the spoke
tension balance completely.
Group-A: 3 or less spokes in the beginning and in
the ending of horizontal movement.
Group-B: 3 or less spokes between Group-A,
except for the center spoke.
Group-C: The center 1 or 2 between the tapes.
5.
If the rim moves to right, tighten the left side nipples.
Do NOT loosen the right side nipples.
This is because the nipples are made of soft material,
so its thread can be broken easily by loosening.
6.
Tighten the spokes as below;
• Group-A nipples = about 1/8 turns
• Group-B nipples = about 1/4 turns
• Group-C nipples = about 1/2 turns
Then check the horizontal movement again with
rotating the wheel slowly.
If the wheel moves yet, continue the process again.
If you hear a strange sound or see
metal "lines" or residue, your nipple
will fail soon.
Do NOT apply any lubricant to quiet
the sound. Put a new nipple on
immediately.
!
!
Do NOT tighten the spoke more
than 1/2 turns at one time. Wheel
truing must be done step by step.
Otherwise, you will loose the spoke
tension balance completely.
There are several ways to true the
bike wheel, and there are many spoke
crossing patterns available depends on
the purpose on wheel.
Above is just one example and you don't
have to follow our way.
You should refer a bike maintenance
guidebook or ask to well-educated
mechanics to learn more effective
techniques.