Spinergy Spox

In message <yHjU3ZC5IV2GFwFG@downie#n0sapm#.co.uk>, bob
<downiegeon0spam.co.uk@downie#n0sapm#.co.uk> writes

Quoted message said:

I have picked up an old (1987) Specialized Hardrock MTB that came with
Spinergy Spox wheels. The wheels are pretty much overkill for what I
want but I am now the proud owner.

My problem is that I have no knowledge of these exotic wheels and of
their maintenance. The rear wheel is slightly out of true and the
spokes need to be re-tensioned. So a few questions if I may.

Has anybody ever used such wheels and can give any advise about them?
Has anyone ever re-tensioned such wheels?
Does anyone know where I can source the necessary large and small
spline tools? My 2 LBS's do not have them.

Pictures of the wheels are here.
http://www.downie-geo.demon.co.uk/Spox/Spinergy_Spox.html

Many thanks

Not a single reply. I didn't know that Spinergy wheels were that rare.

Thanks for looking anyway.

Cheers
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Geomannie

bob said:

Quoted message said:

Has anybody ever used such wheels and can give any advise about them?
Has anyone ever re-tensioned such wheels?
Does anyone know where I can source the necessary large and small
spline tools? My 2 LBS's do not have them.

Dunno any of that, but they look great.

T

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Quoted message said:

I have picked up an old (1987) Specialized Hardrock MTB that came with
Spinergy Spox wheels. The wheels are pretty much overkill for what I want
but I am now the proud owner.

My problem is that I have no knowledge of these exotic wheels and of their
maintenance. The rear wheel is slightly out of true and the spokes need to
be re-tensioned. So a few questions if I may.

Has anybody ever used such wheels and can give any advise about them?
Has anyone ever re-tensioned such wheels?
Does anyone know where I can source the necessary large and small spline
tools? My 2 LBS's do not have them.

Pictures of the wheels are here.
http://www.downie-geo.demon.co.uk/Spox/Spinergy_Spox.html

Many thanks
--
Geomannie

Have you tried contacting Spinergy for advise. There is a contact form on
their website. That should be a good starting place.

Stuart

Quoted message said:

Have you tried contacting Spinergy for advise. There is a contact form on
their website. That should be a good starting place.

Stuart

Agreed

I have just finished doing that. I used the US website to find the UK
distributor who I called to find the name of my nearest local dealer.
This turns out to be about 8 miles distant from me. I am pleased to say
they can do the servicing.

That aside, if anyone can tell me anything practical about these wheels
(good, bad, indifferent) I would be grateful. They are obsolete and the
Spinergy website has no info on the Spox.

Cheers
--
Geomannie

bob said:

I have picked up an old (1987) Specialized Hardrock MTB that came with
Spinergy Spox wheels. The wheels are pretty much overkill for what I
want but I am now the proud owner.

My problem is that I have no knowledge of these exotic wheels and of
their maintenance. The rear wheel is slightly out of true and the spokes
need to be re-tensioned. So a few questions if I may.

Has anybody ever used such wheels and can give any advise about them?
Has anyone ever re-tensioned such wheels?
Does anyone know where I can source the necessary large and small spline
tools? My 2 LBS's do not have them.

Pictures of the wheels are here.
http://www.downie-geo.demon.co.uk/Spox/Spinergy_Spox.html

Many thanks

Well, this page mentions it is for nipples at the hub flanges:

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=T0037

I've no experience of it, but it could work and is only £3.50 with postage.

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Jim