bquamb Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I broke a spoke and I cant find anywhere that sells them... I mean all of our bike shops don't have any "extras" and this really bums me out. I Finally go to be able to get up a small wall and now a spoke is busted... Could i still ride with out 1 since i'm still a beginner? Or would that mess up my rim? :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Porter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Spokes for you... this is what i use, cheap and cheerful, in my opinion stay away from sapim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny B Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 or ask the tart from what i saw when i was up at his place he had load so ask him :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bquamb Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 :"> Im from canada... so i cant realy ask lol... Thanks for the webpage on spokes... I dont realy wanna ship anything over Seas... i find it risky and coastly... :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_soon_to_be Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 if you live in canada i am sure you will find a shop easy enough, they are about 40p each with the nipple, you wold be fine ridding whilst missing one spoke but you should not make it a perminant solution gaz.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 this is what i use, cheap and cheerful ← James, how many spokes do you get for that price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Porter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 (edited) James, how many spokes do you get for that price? ← 36, with niplets toooooooooooooooooooo im pretty sure it was 36, i know i had a few left over when my 32 hole wheel was built, not sure how many were left over though to be exact. Edited August 16, 2005 by James_Porter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Bargain. So obviously if you tell 'em you want 18 of 2 different sizes they do it. Thanks for pointing that out, I'm building new wheels soon so that's my spokes sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 DT spokes art cheap they are the best spoke maker money can buy!!! imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 36, with niplets toooooooooooooooooooo im pretty sure it was 36, i know i had a few left over when my 32 hole wheel was built, not sure how many were left over though to be exact. ← Ye you got 36, I just gave you the extra 4 as spares. You just put in the notes the sizes you need and the amount of spokes you need, its no extra cost for 32 or 36 spokes, so, just put 36 spokes down, although they may just give you 36 anyway. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bquamb Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 thanks guys :D but there are no places the sell spokes unless i buy a whole rim LOL! :P :) :) :) :D (N) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Oh before I forget. That thing in your signature. It's not for here is it? Images aren't allowed B) Erm If I were you I'd just tell them that's rediculous. You don't need to buy a new rim if you just want new spokes. Say you snapped 10 spokes on a Chris King / Mavic rim. They expect you to buy a brand new rim. £30 - 40 or whatever they cost. Just for the sake's of 10 spokes. Which is what, £4? £5 max ish. I'd just tell them to stop being stupid and get you some spokes. How can a bike shop not sell, or be able to order spokes? If they can get hold of ones with a rim, I'm sure they can measure you some up from a spoke you/they take out and then give replacements. I'd be persistive if I were you :) Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Bargain. So obviously if you tell 'em you want 18 of 2 different sizes they do it. Thanks for pointing that out, I'm building new wheels soon so that's my spokes sorted. ← No they only sell them in packs of 36 as they get them them in large packs of 108 (3 sets) so if you want 252 and 256 you have to order 72 spokes. Its silly I know as me and a mate did it but we had the exact same wheels being built up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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