Thread: Broken spoke again and again. Help!
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Old 06-25-12 | 10:29 PM
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

On My 2008 Globe, the spokes were specified as 1.8MM, but are actually 2.0MM.

I'm 230 and have no problems, but I do ride quite conservatively and don't mash.

I think your rim would be totally fine if you replace the drive side spokes and have them properly TENSIONED.
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