|   Spoke replacements/repair? | Cad
Jan 14, 2004 12:05 PM | | Do you replace all your spokes at intervals or just as they break or get bent? I've busted 2 in the last 2 weeks of riding on my rear tire and am wondering if an all spoke replacement is necessary. The 2 that broke were within 6 spokes of each other and snapped right at the bend near the hubs. I did not notice they were snapped until after the ride. My wheels are Mavic 317 Disc specific and are a little over 2 years old. I ride 4-6 times a month mainly cross country ~20 miles with some downhills. Nothing drastic! Thanks! |
| I'd say three strikes and your out... | Bianchi4Me
Jan 15, 2004 1:00 PM | | If you lose ONE spoke, it could be a defect, a scratch, etc. When you lose two close together in time it's more likely to be metal fatigue catching up with you. I'd say if you have a third one pop in the near future I'd just relace the wheel.
Try to remember when they break which side of the wheel they were on. A lot of times one side will wear out first. If all your breaks are on the same side you might just try relacing that side. |
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