Originally Posted by
jrickards
My thought was to purchase the supplies, replace the spokes, semi-true it and then take it to my LBS for final work.
Only a good idea if:
1. You have time to learn how to and then lace the wheel.
2. Don't expect to save a lot over having the bike shop do the whole thing.
3. Your hub is in good shape.
4. The rim has no impact damage (flat spots) and was in excellent true before the spokes broke.
Originally Posted by
jrickards
I could just replace those 4 (spokes).....
Absolutely not - 4 spokes breaking is an indicator that more will do so.
Originally Posted by
THE ARS
Buy a spoke wrench and find some used wheels.
Also not a good idea - a used wheel may have the same problem down the road, or other hidden problems, not necessarily easy to find one with the right rim and hub.
I would not think a shop would have to charge $20 to check/correct tension on a new wheel, but maybe so. I do think that's a good solution.