mikethebike234 Posted July 28, 2013 Share I have busted another spoke on my crappy wheels and it looks like there might be a gap in the crappy weather today ..question will it be ok to ride the bike with a busted spoke or will it damage the wheel beyond repair ..its not touching the frame ...close but not quite.. and yes I know I should replace these crappy wheels I'm actually trying to save up some money so that by around dec I should be able to buy something decent but the saving thing doesnt appear to be going to well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 28, 2013 Share i wouldn't - may buckle your rim beyond repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethebike234 Posted July 28, 2013 Share sounds like a not good idea .. well guess I should rather wait till the shops open and fix then ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis Posted July 28, 2013 Share Don't do eeeet! Last think u wanna do is cause more damage to ur bike or urself... Also, check the spokes on the other wheel too... Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted July 28, 2013 Share Rather leave the ride. Better than a futtup rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted July 28, 2013 Share I may disagree, depending on the wheel. If it is a robust, 32-spoke (or more), 26er or 700C wheel, it is perfectly rideable. That's the whole point of a robust wheel - so that small incidents don't prevent your ride or you finishing your ride. However, if it is a super lightweight 29er wheel, don't. Edited July 31, 2013 by Johan Bornman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roneblack46 Posted July 29, 2013 Share I snapped a spoke on my 26er a while back. Just cable tied it to the closest spokes and rode for another week like that. Did Groenkloof - all routes up and down with no problems. No other spokes affected. Repaired when I had time for R60.00.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethebike234 Posted July 29, 2013 Share damn so I coulda gone riding after all spent the day getting sorting out the room for a new arrival due in dec.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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