lyslexic Posted March 29, 2019 Share I tend to break spokes occasionally and usually, I take it to the bike shop, Pay my R120 and get it fixed. The problem is that the bike shop is a bit out of the way (It is the closest one to me) Is this something worth attempting myself? Thinking about having to remove the rim tape to get to the nipple, then re-seating the tire (Tubeless). Would I also have to true the wheel after replacing the spoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 29, 2019 Share I would invest in a new wheel-set or have the wheels completely rebuilt. Popping spokes occasionally isnt a norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted March 29, 2019 Share Even replacing 1 spoke, I loosen the whole wheel and start again. Trying to 'pull' the rim back into true results in over tensioned spokes, flat spots, terribly uneven spoke tension which will lead to more broken spokes, cracked nipple holes, taco wheels and an unpleasant riding experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted March 29, 2019 Share Even replacing 1 spoke, I loosen the whole wheel and start again. Trying to 'pull' the rim back into true results in over tensioned spokes, flat spots, terribly uneven spoke tension which will lead to more broken spokes, cracked nipple holes, taco wheels and an unpleasant riding experience. Thanks, Will take it to the shop rather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted March 29, 2019 Share Thanks, Will take it to the shop rather.Just make sure they are doing this too otherwise you will land up with the same problems but will be paying for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJ Posted March 29, 2019 Share I usually keep a few spares of the needed length. Take the cassette off if needed. Remove the old spoke, and in the same way thread the new spoke back in, lacing it through the other spokes as needed. If the old nipple is still in the rim and usable, bend the new spoke and stick it into the spokenipple, being careful not to push the nipple into the rim cavity. Helps when the new spoke is pointing upwards so that gravity can help with the job. Turn the spokenipple untill it takes. Then I normally put the wheel back in the bike and use the frame as the trueing stand, just adjusting that one spoke until the wheel is straight again. Anyway, that's me. And been doing it for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyslexic Posted April 1, 2019 Share R175 later, it is fixed. still wondering if i should learn to do this myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted April 1, 2019 Share R175 later, it is fixed. still wondering if i should learn to do this myself. Don't wonder - DIY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstV8 Posted April 1, 2019 Share DIY for sure . I snapped a spoke cluster side yesterday on my MTB with road slicks on . It took me less than 20 minutes today to remove cluster and old spoke, replace spoke using existing nipple and truing wheel in the frame . Why spend that kind of money on something so satisfying knowing that you did . Its a good way to start building up a specialised box of tools to work on your bike . The money you spent at the bike shop could pay for the tools . You don't need to buy top of the range tools as you will only use them when needed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-h Posted April 1, 2019 Share you might have all your spokes a little too tight... long ago i read marc beaumont's book on bike touring around the world so forgive me if my recollection isn't perfect. he snapped some spokes early on until he met someone along the way that said he needs to slack his spokes. he claimed to have done as the old man said and never had wheel problems for the remainder of his journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferChild Posted April 5, 2019 Share Even replacing 1 spoke, I loosen the whole wheel and start again. Trying to 'pull' the rim back into true results in over tensioned spokes, flat spots, terribly uneven spoke tension which will lead to more broken spokes, cracked nipple holes, taco wheels and an unpleasant riding experience.Best advise on replacing a spoke!! Never only replace the broken spoke and think you can just tension that one spoke and be done with it. You will end up over tensioning the spoke and pull the opposite side spokes too. The spokes will start to go one after the other, damaging the nipple holes until you can say bye bye to the entire rim. Loosen ALL spokes and "re-build" the wheel... best bet! Of course you can learn to do this yourself, but it takes A LOT of learning, research and practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted April 11, 2019 Share Wrong. Spokes which are too loose fatigue faster (picture bending a paperclip over and over again) Spokes only break due to metal fatigue, so if you've broken more than 2, have them all professionally replaced and you should have no further issues. (I wheels I build, I guarantee against broken spokes for life) you might have all your spokes a little too tight... long ago i read marc beaumont's book on bike touring around the world so forgive me if my recollection isn't perfect. he snapped some spokes early on until he met someone along the way that said he needs to slack his spokes. he claimed to have done as the old man said and never had wheel problems for the remainder of his journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted April 11, 2019 Share As Nick said, low spoke tensions case breaks.Also this stupid new idea of 24 spokes on a 29er wheel. It might be ok if you weigh 65kg's.To do what? Save weight? Bah! They don't last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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