Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
If he simply replaced the spokes and trued the wheel, I agree that it was a steep price. If he retensioned the wheel, which is what needs to be done if the spokes are breaking, it sounds about right. If the wheel was not retensioned, you'll likely soon be paying for more spoke replacements.