Question to Yan about my Downtube Nova.
07-12-15, 01:29 AM
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Question to Yan about my Downtube Nova.
Yan please let me know what length of spokes on the rear wheel of Downtube Nova?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Thanks a lot in advance.
07-12-15, 08:21 AM
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I am not sure I can answer the question for your bicycle, because we used different hubs and rims over the years ( hence different spoke lengths ). I would not want to give information that is not consistent with your specific Nova. It would be best to measure the spoke on the wheel you have. Please note the drive and non-drive side are different lengths.
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Yan
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07-12-15, 08:58 AM
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I am not sure I can answer the question for your bicycle, because we used different hubs and rims over the years ( hence different spoke lengths ). I would not want to give information that is not consistent with your specific Nova. It would be best to measure the spoke on the wheel you have. Please note the drive and non-drive side are different lengths.
Thanks,
Yan
Thanks,
Yan
07-12-15, 09:22 AM
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You do not need to remove the spoke to measure. Place a flexible ruler ( so it bends with the spoke ) on a spoke and measure from the head to below the top of the nipple. Keep in mind, the non-drive side will be easier to measure....no freewheel in the way.
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Yan
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07-15-15, 11:45 PM
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Yes. I mesured exactly how you recommended then bought couple of spokes. Thanks a lot Yan.
07-16-15, 06:34 AM
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Please email me the length you need to downtubey@gmail.com . I have tons of spokes laying around, I hope they will match your need.
Thanks,
Yan
Thanks,
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07-18-15, 04:55 PM
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Please email me the length you need to downtubey@gmail.com . I have tons of spokes laying around, I hope they will match your need.
Thanks,
Yan
Thanks,
Yan
