Comments on: How To Replace a Broken Spoke http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/ Bike repair videos show how to fix your own bike. Bicycle maintenance and repair instructions by Alex Ramon. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:06:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2075 Alex Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:52:19 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2075 Take one of the spokes out of the wheel by unscrewing the nipple with a spoke wrench. Then you can measure the length and thickness of the old spoke (in millimeters). Take one of the spokes out of the wheel by unscrewing the nipple with a spoke wrench. Then you can measure the length and thickness of the old spoke (in millimeters).

]]> By: Luke http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2074 Luke Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:38:51 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2074 Just looking at the rim, spokes and hub, how does one find the size and diameter of the spokes. Just looking at the rim, spokes and hub, how does one find the size and diameter of the spokes.

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2068 Alex Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:45:09 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2068 When replacing your spoke, you'll need one with the same length and thickness (diameter). Aside from that, you can choose steel or stainless steel, and sometimes different colors. I personally recommend using the <a href="http://bicycletutor.com/go/spokes" rel="nofollow">DT Swiss</a> brand of spokes. When replacing your spoke, you’ll need one with the same length and thickness (diameter). Aside from that, you can choose steel or stainless steel, and sometimes different colors. I personally recommend using the DT Swiss brand of spokes.

]]> By: Luke http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2063 Luke Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:00:35 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-2063 My question at this point is how does one by spokes. What do I need to know before buying spokes and what should I look for in a spoke to meet a varying amount of requirements. My question at this point is how does one by spokes. What do I need to know before buying spokes and what should I look for in a spoke to meet a varying amount of requirements.

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-906 Alex Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:43:18 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-906 1/4 turn all the way around will do the trick, but you'll likely have to tighten both sides to keep the dish (centering) and then re-true. There's a few more tips about this in the <a href="http://bicycletutor.com/wheel-truing/" rel="nofollow">wheel truing</a> video. 1/4 turn all the way around will do the trick, but you’ll likely have to tighten both sides to keep the dish (centering) and then re-true. There’s a few more tips about this in the wheel truing video.

]]> By: jack http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-862 jack Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:30:56 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-862 Hi Alex, my custom built wheel have been giving me problem and I don't think I want to go back to the LBS. I have a rear non-drive side spoke break on me (I'm using 15 gauge x 32 on Mavic OP/Ultegra hubs). Fortunately, I got my lbs to give me a couple of spare ones just in case it happens when on the road. They say that spokes breaking on the non-drive side is due to not enough tension. I'm thinking that after i replace the spoke, to try to tension up a little higher just to see if its indeed true....how do i go about to do this? should I go for a 1/4 turn all around the rear drive side then compensate accordingly on the non-drive side? what are the steps...? Thanks. Hi Alex, my custom built wheel have been giving me problem and I don’t think I want to go back to the LBS. I have a rear non-drive side spoke break on me (I’m using 15 gauge x 32 on Mavic OP/Ultegra hubs). Fortunately, I got my lbs to give me a couple of spare ones just in case it happens when on the road.

They say that spokes breaking on the non-drive side is due to not enough tension. I’m thinking that after i replace the spoke, to try to tension up a little higher just to see if its indeed true….how do i go about to do this? should I go for a 1/4 turn all around the rear drive side then compensate accordingly on the non-drive side? what are the steps…? Thanks.

]]> By: ben http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-855 ben Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:01:45 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-855 Firstly thanks Alex for your brilliant website, it has helped me loads. I have just had the need to replace a spoke on my 700c double walled Alex Rim. Just a quick pointer on getting the new nipple through the double walled rim: if you get two replacement spokes (50p each or so) you can use the second spoke to thread the nipple on to backwards and then use this to guide the nipple through the rim and then thread it on to the newly positioned spoke with your fingers. This will release it from the 'threading' spoke and you can withdraw it. Worked for me anyways... keep up the good work folks. Cheers Ben Firstly thanks Alex for your brilliant website, it has helped me loads.

I have just had the need to replace a spoke on my 700c double walled Alex Rim. Just a quick pointer on getting the new nipple through the double walled rim: if you get two replacement spokes (50p each or so) you can use the second spoke to thread the nipple on to backwards and then use this to guide the nipple through the rim and then thread it on to the newly positioned spoke with your fingers. This will release it from the ‘threading’ spoke and you can withdraw it. Worked for me anyways… keep up the good work folks.

Cheers Ben

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-845 Alex Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:07:18 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-845 Anton, I don't have much experience with solid-spoked wheels. The main disadvantage I can see with those would be that they can't be straightened if they get warped... and while they have uses on a road bike, I wouldn't recommend them for MTB as there would be too much chance to destroy them beyond repair. Anton, I don’t have much experience with solid-spoked wheels. The main disadvantage I can see with those would be that they can’t be straightened if they get warped… and while they have uses on a road bike, I wouldn’t recommend them for MTB as there would be too much chance to destroy them beyond repair.

]]> By: Anton http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-843 Anton Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:36:03 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-843 Hi, I'm planning to replace my mountainbike's tire from a spoke-type to a fixed or solid spoke-type. Can you give me tips on how to choose the right brand. Please give me advice on the pro's and con's of buying solid spoke tires for a mountainbike. I usually go cross-country with my MTB and do a little off-roading. Hope you could help me on this. Hi,

I’m planning to replace my mountainbike’s tire from a spoke-type to a fixed or solid spoke-type. Can you give me tips on how to choose the right brand.

Please give me advice on the pro’s and con’s of buying solid spoke tires for a mountainbike. I usually go cross-country with my MTB and do a little off-roading.

Hope you could help me on this.

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-382 Alex Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:12:44 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/broken-spoke/#comment-382 A hub overhaul wouldn't cause this. It sounds like there may be an issue with your <a href="http://bicycletutor.com/freehub-body/" rel="nofollow">freehub body</a>. Sometimes they'll get dirty or worn and the pawls stop catching all of the time. A hub overhaul wouldn’t cause this. It sounds like there may be an issue with your freehub body. Sometimes they’ll get dirty or worn and the pawls stop catching all of the time.

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