FritzCarstens7777 Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 I have a Scott Speedster for +3 years It very soon started breaking spoke nipples on the back wheel.I had the wheel rebuild and it was fine fr years.Suddenly this afternoon.TWANGA spoke broke at the hub.Is this a sign of spoke fatigue.
Patchelicious Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 Could be many things, ping a hubber called David Marshall, he will hook you up.
BaGearA Posted June 16, 2017 Posted June 16, 2017 Maybe have them relaced every three years ? That ain't bad mileage for spokes , I replace mine every two years if I have not recently built on new wheels. ^ as said above , although he'll probably post on this thread as well
David Marshall Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 Seems like I got back from holiday just in time! Usually two reasons for the spoke breaking at the hub. 1) Damage from the chain snagging between the the cassette and hub or 2) fatigue. If it is chain damage you may need to replace all the outbound spokes on that side (usually 8). If fatigue I would suggest replacing that spoke for a start and then all the spokes if another one goes. The original problem (nipples crumbling) is most likely from using aluminium nipples.
the nerd Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 Maybe have them relaced every three years ? That ain't bad mileage for spokes , I replace mine every two years if I have not recently built on new wheels. ^ as said above , although he'll probably post on this thread as wellNo offense but if you changing spokes every 2 years you need a new wheel builder / better quality spokes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
myveonix Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 The original problem (nipples crumbling) is most likely from using aluminium nipples.++
BaGearA Posted June 17, 2017 Posted June 17, 2017 No offense but if you changing spokes every 2 years you need a new wheel builder / better quality spokes. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI overkill most things in my life
Bateleur1 Posted June 19, 2017 Posted June 19, 2017 Time is not relevant so replacing spokes every x years is pointless. It is how many miles you put on in a year that is relevant. The weight of the rider also contributes to the wear of the spokes. As David Marshall said. Replace the one spoke and go on. If you break another spoke or two on the same wheel in a short space of time then one should start thinkning of replacing all.
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