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Old 09-06-10 | 07:22 AM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

Originally Posted by reptilezs
bicycle spokes have rolled threads, not cut like normal threads so the od of the spoke thread is larger than the wire itself. maybe you bought a machine for motorcycle spokes?? i am not sure
Well, good bicycle spokes have rolled threads and good spoke threaders (like the Phil Wood threader) do roll the threads. There are less expensive threaders that cut threads with a standard-type threading die which do work but the spokes aren't as durable.

The OP will have to conatct the threading machine's manufacturer to see what other dies are available as spoke threads are pretty much specific to bicycles and you won't find the proper die elsewhere.
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