***specialized*** Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 hi guys wanted to know what will it cost to replace 1 front spoke on a 29 mtb (merida big nine)? ... will it be possible to replace 1 or do i have to get a new rim? .....im a new rider so don't know much of these things as yet. thanks.
Robbie Stewart Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 Spoke can be replaced at minimal expense. I have popped plenty on my hardtail. Speak to your LBS.
Pieter1 Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Last time I had it done it was about R17 a spoke. Could be more now. Then labor will also be added to that but thats up to your lbs.
PingPong Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Could be as much as a few hundred Rand too. The spoke is cheap but you could need new rim tape and sealent top up. Won't really have to replace a rim it's hardly that serious. Can you not try a DIY first lots if vids on YouTube. If you don't come right then LBS it
Headshot Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Carefully unscrew the broken spoke end from the nipple making sure the nipple doesn't fall into the rim cavity. Depending on which side of the hub the spoke broke you may have to remove the disk to get the other end out. Buy a new spoke making sure you get the correct length. Refit the spoke noting how the other spokes are laced and do the same. Tighten to approximately the same tension as other spokes. Go ride your bike.
NotSoBigBen Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Carefully unscrew the broken spoke end from the nipple making sure the nipple doesn't fall into the rim cavity. Depending on which side of the hub the spoke broke you may have to remove the disk to get the other end out. Buy a new spoke making sure you get the correct length. Refit the spoke noting how the other spokes are laced and do the same. Tighten to approximately the same tension as other spokes. Go ride your bike.Assuming the nipple hasn't broken off that's how simple it is however if the the nipple has broken off and it's tubeless it is a little more time consuming and 'complicated' ...
PingPong Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Ha, can relate @notsobigben???? it is as simple as headshot says but once I lost the nipple into the rim. Choice words followed. Spent almost a day fishing out the nipple with the old spoke and prestik caus I refused to go the whole rim tape and sealent route ????
NotSoBigBen Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Ha, can relate @notsobigben[emoji23] it is as simple as headshot says but once I lost the nipple into the rim. Choice words followed. Spent almost a day fishing out the nipple with the old spoke and prestik caus I refused to go the whole rim tape and sealent route [emoji3]And trust me a lost nipple left in a rim can and will turn you to hard tack in no time!
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Replacing a spoke is fairly quick and painless - R15-20 for the spoke. If the nipple is still exposed, it's easiest as one can simply thread on the new spoke. If the nipple is inside the rim cavity, it adds a bit of work to remove the tyre, remove the rim tape and add new sealant. Even worst case scenario, with tape, spoke and sealant should only be R200 or so.... Give me a shout if you need any help.
Long Wheel Base Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 I think you should just buy a new bike. Those spokes can be pesky!! Â
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