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Hello. Back in August I was in a minor accident. Everything was fine with my bike but when I was checking out the wheels I noticed that my front wheel was WAY out of wack. I took my entire bicycle to my LBS and they said that everything checked out okay except for my front wheel. They just said that there were around 2-3 bent spokes. Thats no biggie. Well I have been riding an old front wheel for the past 2 months and figure its time to get the wheel fixed. So my questions are:
1. How much does it cost to get the spokes replaced. (Let's just say that there are 3 spokes needing to be replaced)
2. How long does that sort of thing take? Will it take them a day, an hour, five minutes?
3. Do most LBS's have extra Mavic spokes in stock or do they usually have to order them?

Please let me know all you can! Thanks.

--walt--

Many shops won't have the spokes in stock, they're straight pull bladed spokes. These are a little harder to work with and there is a slight learning curve for the first time doing the job. Spokes should run several dollars each, the job should finish out around $30. It should only take 40 minutes shop time for the actual work, but there may be other work scheduled ahead.
Spokes will come from Massachusets (sp?) so that should give a time frame. I usually ask for a deposit for unique parts unless the customer has frequent flyer mileage with me.

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I got it fixed today. It was only 16 and some change!! YAY!!