For the longest time, I did not think that using used spokes, to build a wheel, would be a good idea. However, I did not mind replacing a broken spoke, with a used one, limiting my used ones to no more than two per wheel. Don't ask, just an arbitrary number I picked. Anyway...

I noticed, over the years, that not one of the used spokes had ever broken. Now, we are not talking about dozens of examples, but enough for me to reconsider my opinion, on the subject. I should also add that spoke candidates are taken only from what appears to be low mileage wheel sets.

So, I have built up the last few sets of wheels, for my own use, with used spokes. Since the wheels are for my bikes, I can monitor the way they perform. And, so far, so good.

My Cyclops sports the most miles per used spoked wheel so far. And with no issues.



Anyway, that a cheap fellla's opinion on the subject. And, I might add, I have a few nice sets of double butted stainless steel spokes tucked away, just in case.