reptilian
10-29-08, 08:40 PM
one of my spokes broke off in the nipple. I have been looking all over the net and can't find a place to get replacements in the U.S. just Canada. Can anyone help?
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Abneycat
10-29-08, 08:52 PM
Unless you have a unique spoke requirement, just take it to a professional bike shop, they should have the necessary replacement. Any good bike shop will have at least a small run threader and a good selection of replacements.
Is the problem that you have a low gauge spoke (12,13)? Try calling shops that carry or specialize in aggressive bikes like downhill or freeride, the chances of finding thicker spokes there are improved.
14g is the standard for most bicycle use now, however some motors such as Crystalyte use 13g or even 12g spokes. Those are still obtainable from many shops. If you are having big troubles finding such spokes, try looking online for local dealers of Crystalyte, where they will be very likely to carry replacements in those gauges.
Is the problem that you have a low gauge spoke (12,13)? Try calling shops that carry or specialize in aggressive bikes like downhill or freeride, the chances of finding thicker spokes there are improved.
14g is the standard for most bicycle use now, however some motors such as Crystalyte use 13g or even 12g spokes. Those are still obtainable from many shops. If you are having big troubles finding such spokes, try looking online for local dealers of Crystalyte, where they will be very likely to carry replacements in those gauges.
reptilian
11-03-08, 02:26 AM
Well, it's from golden motors. The spokes are supposed to be 12 gauge, but the nipples are 13. So yeah, I don't really get it.