Originally Posted by
BikeWise1
Whoppin?
No one has any concept of value anymore......when I look at what goes into making top quality spokes, I can't believe they
only cost a buck! And what else can you buy for a dollar that lasts as long given its job?
BTW, your shop isn't making any money at $1 per spoke, if that makes you feel any better. I know. I own a shop.
Might want to pull the hub apart and check those cones for wear....wouldn't want to rebuild on a bad hub. Maybe an overhaul and fresh bearings, though you may be upset that bearings can cost up to, oh, a dime each.
Shops in my area lately have been getting Sapim 14g's in bags of 500 for .19 apiece...and then turning around and selling them for 1.00 to 2.00 apiece depending upon the shop...
=8-)
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