Originally Posted by
jimbo007
... I do jump a lot of curbs and steps carrying a heavy backpack.
Originally Posted by
reptilezs
spoke wrench and freewheel tool. freewheel tool so you can snake the new spoke in. i would consider a new wheel or rebuild if you continue to break more spokes
Don't forget that besides the tools mentioned above, you'll need to make sure to buy the right length spoke within 1mm or so. Rebuilding a new wheel with new rim and spokes might be better, but the real solution is to give up the curbs and steps, with or without the backpack.