Folding Bikes - Is there a source for short spokes?

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geo8rge
04-14-09, 01:04 PM
Broke a spoke on my strida I think it is 105mm. In general is there a source for precut or custom spokes for small diameter bikes?

EvilV
04-14-09, 01:20 PM
Have you measured the spoke? From memory, my Strida clone spokes in the rear wheel were 123mm. I had to get a good bike shop to cut some spokes and roll the threads onto them. Cost me £1 each. A bit steep, but cheap if you need some.
brakemeister
04-14-09, 02:04 PM
134 mm is the shortest I have ...in case of super emergency I can cut shorter, however thats not as easy as it looks as the spoke cutter doesnt go that short..... ie. one has several tries and a few throwaway spokes ....

thor

BruceMetras
04-14-09, 05:33 PM
Broke a spoke on my strida I think it is 105mm. In general is there a source for precut or custom spokes for small diameter bikes?

If you're in the US, Areaware stocks them..
bromptonS8
04-14-09, 05:50 PM
you can try wheelbuilder.com - they have Sapim Leader straight gauge spokes at 1mm increments from a minimum of 100mm
Flitzer
04-14-09, 07:36 PM
Try http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/ the straight 14 starts at 100mm.
EM42
04-15-09, 09:33 PM
2 LBS where i live can cut and thread spokes to any length needed.

both have the Phil Wood $2400 manual tool that cuts and threads at the same time in 4 seconds flat !

cost $1.20 per spoke not bad at all.

gaerlan.com does the same thing and sells them for $0.55/each for Stainless steel Sapim or Marwi spokes