Spoke Replacement

primal · 09-10-2008, 05:46 PM

Does anyone know how easy it would be to replace a single spoke? One of the spokes on my rear wheel broke and I'd rather not have to have them all replaced. Also, does anyone know where I might be able to get just a single spoke?

I know it's not the smartest idea in the world, and I probably already know the answer to this, but would it be too risky to ride with a single spoke broken (only until I could get it repaired, of course)?

patrick_777 · 09-10-2008, 05:55 PM

You might want to PM or email the guy in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=878

As far as replacement...I defer.

Easy Rider · 09-10-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by primal

I know it's not the smartest idea in the world, and I probably already know the answer to this, but would it be too risky to ride with a single spoke broken (only until I could get it repaired, of course)?

Don't think it will be a problem as long as the adjacent spokes are not damaged, you don't ride too fast and the roads are relatively smooth.

Yes, you certainly can replace a single spoke. The first problem is finding a single one and the second problem is (I"m pretty sure) you need to take the tire off to do it.

primal · 09-10-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Yes, you certainly can replace a single spoke. The first problem is finding a single one and the second problem is (I"m pretty sure) you need to take the tire off to do it.

I haven't really looked at it too closely, but I really didn't see any reason why you'd have to take the tire off...

Easy Rider · 09-10-2008, 08:19 PM

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Yes, you certainly can replace a single spoke. The first problem is finding a single one and the second problem is (I"m pretty sure) you need to take the tire off to do it.

I haven't really looked at it too closely, but I really didn't see any reason why you'd have to take the tire off...

Look closely and think about it. The "nut" goes inside the rim. Unless the broken spoke came out of the nut cleanly and it is still sticking out of the rim, they you WILL have to take the tire off the get a nut back though that little hole.

primal · 09-10-2008, 08:59 PM

The spoke broke down by the hub where the spoke bends. I was able to easily unscrew the spoke from the nut. At most it looks like I will have to deflate the tire a bit so I can push the nut back enough to get the new spoke threaded.

Here's a pic: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ ... C00044.jpg

Easy Rider · 09-10-2008, 11:56 PM

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At most it looks like I will have to deflate the tire a bit so I can push the nut back enough to get the new spoke threaded.

Good plan......and hope that it doesn't fall down INSIDE the tire in the process.
It might help to get a spoke wrench; should be only a couple of bucks.
Do you know how to tell when it is tightened correctly ??

primal · 09-10-2008, 11:57 PM

I've done a little reading about tightening the spokes, but nothing definitive yet. Any suggestions?

Sarris · 09-11-2008, 12:06 AM

I've always pinged them with a wrench and tightend or loosened them to get the ping to the same pitch on all the spokes. That should equate to equal tension. Not too scientific, but it does work. Also, you really don't need to deflate the tire, just gently push the nipple into the tube (it's protected by a rim strip) enough to clear the new spoke, and spray a little WD-40 around the nipple to lube, the turn s l o w l y.

:biggrin:

patrick_777 · 09-11-2008, 12:11 AM

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just spray a little WD-40 around the nipple to lube, the turn s l o w l e y.

Sounds like a successful Friday night to me.

09-10-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Spoke Replacement Does anyone know how easy it would be to replace a single spoke? One of the spokes on my rear wheel broke and I'd rather not have to have them all replaced. Also, does anyone know where I might be able to get just a single spoke? I know it's not the smartest idea in the world, and I probably already know the answer to this, but would it be too risky to ride with a single spoke broken (only until I could get it repaired, of course)? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-10-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Spoke Replacement You might want to PM or email the guy in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=878 As far as replacement...I defer. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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09-10-2008, 08:59 PM	#6
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Spoke Replacement The spoke broke down by the hub where the spoke bends. I was able to easily unscrew the spoke from the nut. At most it looks like I will have to deflate the tire a bit so I can push the nut back enough to get the new spoke threaded. Here's a pic: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/ ... C00044.jpg
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09-10-2008, 11:57 PM	#8
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Spoke Replacement I've done a little reading about tightening the spokes, but nothing definitive yet. Any suggestions?
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09-11-2008, 12:06 AM	#9
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Spoke Replacement I've always pinged them with a wrench and tightend or loosened them to get the ping to the same pitch on all the spokes. That should equate to equal tension. Not too scientific, but it does work. Also, you really don't need to deflate the tire, just gently push the nipple into the tube (it's protected by a rim strip) enough to clear the new spoke, and spray a little WD-40 around the nipple to lube, the turn s l o w l y. :biggrin: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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