DT SWISS SPLINE WHEEL Technical Manual page 28

HOW TO HOLD A SPOKE?
Spokes must be held during loosening and during tensioning. Depending on the spoke and the type of tool
used, there are different methods:
Round spokes
Round spokes must be held during tensioning and loosening of the nipple. This can be done with a small
flat nose pliers or similar tool. It is important here to make sure that the spoke is not damaged and not
scratched.
Flat spokes
Flat spokes must also be held while the nipple is tightened and loosened. This must be done with a spoke
holder depending on the spoke type. It is important here to ensure that the spoke holder is pushed as far as
possible in the direction of the nipple.
There are two different spoke holders available:
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red / spoke holder Aero 0.8 - 1.0 mm (DT aerolite
Item No.: TTSXXXXR05641S
black / spoke holder Aero 1.0 - 1.3 mm
(DT aero comp , DT new aero
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Item No.: TTSXXXXS05644S
)
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, DT aero speed )
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