Park Tool Spoke Tension Meter

Build a wheel with uniform spoke tension by getting an accurate read. Building a wheel, correct and uniform spoke tension will ensure a more durable and longer lasting wheel that will require less maintenance.

I have to say that when I was being trained in wheel work, tension gauges were frowned upon. Tension is important, but the problem is that it is only one variable among many, and concern was always that mechanics would try to apply it in simplistic fashion. The problem is this - if you know wheels, you don't really need a tension gauge. If you don't, using one isn't going to help out much, and can actually hurt you, especially in wheel repair. Gauges are most useful in building new wheels with pristine components, and when building to a production standard. That's not a very good description of home wheel work and not even for shop work.

The gauge itself is decent. Instead of buying it, however, my advice is to take a wheel building and repair workshop at a good local shop instead.

A very good tool. Very useful for home wheel maintenance.

Just a couple of minor points that could perhaps make the tool better:
-The spoke gauge (that is necessary, and included with the tool) could perhaps be incorporated into the tool itself; removing the need for a separate item.
-If possible it would be good if once the spoke gauge were known the reading could be incorporated into the meter, rather than having to refer back to the spoke table. That said, such a change might make for an overly complex and expensive tool.

Overall a good tool, that is relatively simple in its design, construction and application. Good quality implement that is much more cost effective that many others that are available.