Broken spokes and a couple of questions
07-04-04, 12:59 PM
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Broken spokes and a couple of questions
Hi folks,
I broke a spoke and bent my rear rim on my Trek Navigator 200 about a month ago. Took it to my LBS and they repaired it although the rim wasn't perfectly true.
While changing a flat the other day I noticed 2 more broken spokes and even more bend in the same wheel. I figure it's probably a good idea just to replace the rim now.
So here are my questions:
1. Replace both or just the rear rim?
2. I've gone about 20 miles on the rim in the current conditions, can I continue to ride until I get it repaired?
3. I like the look of a black rim, does the black chip off when changing flats?
4. My rim says 26" x 1.5. Nashbar.com has rims in that size in two widths of hubs 110 mm and 135 mm. How do I know which size to get.
Thx in advance
I broke a spoke and bent my rear rim on my Trek Navigator 200 about a month ago. Took it to my LBS and they repaired it although the rim wasn't perfectly true.
While changing a flat the other day I noticed 2 more broken spokes and even more bend in the same wheel. I figure it's probably a good idea just to replace the rim now.
So here are my questions:
1. Replace both or just the rear rim?
2. I've gone about 20 miles on the rim in the current conditions, can I continue to ride until I get it repaired?
3. I like the look of a black rim, does the black chip off when changing flats?
4. My rim says 26" x 1.5. Nashbar.com has rims in that size in two widths of hubs 110 mm and 135 mm. How do I know which size to get.
Thx in advance
07-04-04, 01:31 PM
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1. I'd replace the rear only. I'd check the front for loose spokes but you probably won't find any. My bet is that your front wheel is OK.
2. You can ride on it the way that it is as long as you don't get farther away from your car than you're willing to walk back. It's only a matter of time until that wheel turns into a potato chip that won't turn in the frame anymore.
3. Generally, the black stays on quite well. I like black rims too.
4. 110mm is for front wheels. I'm 95% confident your Navigator will need a 135mm rear hub.
2. You can ride on it the way that it is as long as you don't get farther away from your car than you're willing to walk back. It's only a matter of time until that wheel turns into a potato chip that won't turn in the frame anymore.
3. Generally, the black stays on quite well. I like black rims too.
4. 110mm is for front wheels. I'm 95% confident your Navigator will need a 135mm rear hub.
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Originally Posted by hlweyl
Hi folks,
I broke a spoke and bent my rear rim on my Trek Navigator 200 about a month ago. Took it to my LBS and they repaired it although the rim wasn't perfectly true.
While changing a flat the other day I noticed 2 more broken spokes and even more bend in the same wheel. I figure it's probably a good idea just to replace the rim now.
So here are my questions:
1. Replace both or just the rear rim?
2. I've gone about 20 miles on the rim in the current conditions, can I continue to ride until I get it repaired?
3. I like the look of a black rim, does the black chip off when changing flats?
4. My rim says 26" x 1.5. Nashbar.com has rims in that size in two widths of hubs 110 mm and 135 mm. How do I know which size to get.
Thx in advance
I broke a spoke and bent my rear rim on my Trek Navigator 200 about a month ago. Took it to my LBS and they repaired it although the rim wasn't perfectly true.
While changing a flat the other day I noticed 2 more broken spokes and even more bend in the same wheel. I figure it's probably a good idea just to replace the rim now.
So here are my questions:
1. Replace both or just the rear rim?
2. I've gone about 20 miles on the rim in the current conditions, can I continue to ride until I get it repaired?
3. I like the look of a black rim, does the black chip off when changing flats?
4. My rim says 26" x 1.5. Nashbar.com has rims in that size in two widths of hubs 110 mm and 135 mm. How do I know which size to get.
Thx in advance
But, then it got to be a pain, so I got a bomb proof 32 hold Sun Rhyolite rim. I put several thousand miles on that rim with no problems. I would talk to your LBS and see what they recommend.
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Hello, I just posted the message below in the Commuting section, but it follows more in this thread.
The spokes on my Trek 7100 (2002) rear wheel keep popping from their mooring, compelling me to return routinely (every other weeks, it seems) to the dealer to replace them. It's always one spoke at a time, and the event occurs exclusively when I am going uphill. Perhaps I can now claim the title of Spokinator. It happens even when the incline is modest but seems to occur when I am using a higher gear than may be appropriate. I weigh about 240 pounds and carry a few more pounds of stuff (i.e., lock, towel, tools and small radio) on my rack. I commute about 20 miles RT per day but also ride to the beach (about 12 miles RT) and routinely take other trips up to 40 miles RT. Am I too big for the Trek 7100? I routinely go over hills and on bike paths. Of course, this could be a design or manufacturing flaw in the wheel itself but I think it more likely that my size and riding traits may have more to do with this. Any advice and insight as to how to solve this persistent issue would be much appreciated. Thanks!
The spokes on my Trek 7100 (2002) rear wheel keep popping from their mooring, compelling me to return routinely (every other weeks, it seems) to the dealer to replace them. It's always one spoke at a time, and the event occurs exclusively when I am going uphill. Perhaps I can now claim the title of Spokinator. It happens even when the incline is modest but seems to occur when I am using a higher gear than may be appropriate. I weigh about 240 pounds and carry a few more pounds of stuff (i.e., lock, towel, tools and small radio) on my rack. I commute about 20 miles RT per day but also ride to the beach (about 12 miles RT) and routinely take other trips up to 40 miles RT. Am I too big for the Trek 7100? I routinely go over hills and on bike paths. Of course, this could be a design or manufacturing flaw in the wheel itself but I think it more likely that my size and riding traits may have more to do with this. Any advice and insight as to how to solve this persistent issue would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Thx very much for the advice. I am 6' 210# and I ride mostly on hills and tend to hammer up them mostly out of the saddle. I know that I put alot of stress on the bike that way but for some reason I prefer to climb standing most of the time.
I see the suggestion of the Sun rynolite. I do want something that's very durable. Shimano and Mavik are also in the price range. Suggestions?
I see the suggestion of the Sun rynolite. I do want something that's very durable. Shimano and Mavik are also in the price range. Suggestions?
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Originally Posted by hlweyl
Thx very much for the advice. I am 6' 210# and I ride mostly on hills and tend to hammer up them mostly out of the saddle. I know that I put alot of stress on the bike that way but for some reason I prefer to climb standing most of the time.
I see the suggestion of the Sun rynolite. I do want something that's very durable. Shimano and Mavik are also in the price range. Suggestions?
I see the suggestion of the Sun rynolite. I do want something that's very durable. Shimano and Mavik are also in the price range. Suggestions?
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Originally Posted by rhanley
Hello, I just posted the message below in the Commuting section, but it follows more in this thread.
The spokes on my Trek 7100 (2002) rear wheel keep popping from their mooring, compelling me to return routinely (every other weeks, it seems) to the dealer to replace them. It's always one spoke at a time, and the event occurs exclusively when I am going uphill. Perhaps I can now claim the title of Spokinator. It happens even when the incline is modest but seems to occur when I am using a higher gear than may be appropriate. I weigh about 240 pounds and carry a few more pounds of stuff (i.e., lock, towel, tools and small radio) on my rack. I commute about 20 miles RT per day but also ride to the beach (about 12 miles RT) and routinely take other trips up to 40 miles RT. Am I too big for the Trek 7100? I routinely go over hills and on bike paths. Of course, this could be a design or manufacturing flaw in the wheel itself but I think it more likely that my size and riding traits may have more to do with this. Any advice and insight as to how to solve this persistent issue would be much appreciated. Thanks!
The spokes on my Trek 7100 (2002) rear wheel keep popping from their mooring, compelling me to return routinely (every other weeks, it seems) to the dealer to replace them. It's always one spoke at a time, and the event occurs exclusively when I am going uphill. Perhaps I can now claim the title of Spokinator. It happens even when the incline is modest but seems to occur when I am using a higher gear than may be appropriate. I weigh about 240 pounds and carry a few more pounds of stuff (i.e., lock, towel, tools and small radio) on my rack. I commute about 20 miles RT per day but also ride to the beach (about 12 miles RT) and routinely take other trips up to 40 miles RT. Am I too big for the Trek 7100? I routinely go over hills and on bike paths. Of course, this could be a design or manufacturing flaw in the wheel itself but I think it more likely that my size and riding traits may have more to do with this. Any advice and insight as to how to solve this persistent issue would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by hlweyl
Thx very much for the advice. I am 6' 210# and I ride mostly on hills and tend to hammer up them mostly out of the saddle. I know that I put alot of stress on the bike that way but for some reason I prefer to climb standing most of the time.
I see the suggestion of the Sun rynolite. I do want something that's very durable. Shimano and Mavik are also in the price range. Suggestions?
I see the suggestion of the Sun rynolite. I do want something that's very durable. Shimano and Mavik are also in the price range. Suggestions?
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Go with a three cross pattern. The four cross may have an issue with the smaller flange of modern hubs and cause a stress riser as it crosses right over the head of an opposing spoke. Other wise double butted, 36 spoke, hand built by a good builder as Trekie suggests is a good idea. The Rhynolite is a good tuff rim for the money.
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Originally Posted by hlweyl
Hi folks,
I broke a spoke and bent my rear rim on my Trek Navigator 200 about a month ago. Took it to my LBS and they repaired it although the rim wasn't perfectly true.
While changing a flat the other day I noticed 2 more broken spokes and even more bend in the same wheel. I figure it's probably a good idea just to replace the rim now.
So here are my questions:
1. Replace both or just the rear rim?
2. I've gone about 20 miles on the rim in the current conditions, can I continue to ride until I get it repaired?
3. I like the look of a black rim, does the black chip off when changing flats?
4. My rim says 26" x 1.5. Nashbar.com has rims in that size in two widths of hubs 110 mm and 135 mm. How do I know which size to get.
I broke a spoke and bent my rear rim on my Trek Navigator 200 about a month ago. Took it to my LBS and they repaired it although the rim wasn't perfectly true.
While changing a flat the other day I noticed 2 more broken spokes and even more bend in the same wheel. I figure it's probably a good idea just to replace the rim now.
So here are my questions:
1. Replace both or just the rear rim?
2. I've gone about 20 miles on the rim in the current conditions, can I continue to ride until I get it repaired?
3. I like the look of a black rim, does the black chip off when changing flats?
4. My rim says 26" x 1.5. Nashbar.com has rims in that size in two widths of hubs 110 mm and 135 mm. How do I know which size to get.
2. I wouldn't with two broken spokes. Sometimes, with just one, you can fiddle with the adjacent spokes to get the wheel true enough to ride short-term, but two spokes out, even on a 36-spoke wheel, is pushing it.
3. I have no idea. Hey, if you're gonna replace the rim, try the tire levers on the existing one, and see if the anodizing chips off.
4. The hub width is irrelevant, since you're keeping it. Or are you talking about replacing the wheel (which is utterly different from replacing the rim)?
