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Old 07-10-13 | 05:30 AM
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jimc101
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Originally Posted by MichaelW
You are better off buying a complete new wheel that uses std 32 spoke components. You existing rim is a consumable, you may want to keep it as a spare for the front wheel when that wears out.

This, in addition to the hub, a couple of the spokes need replacing, for the cost of a replacement hub & spokes, being as they are non standard (24 hole hub and straight pull bladed spokes) it would be easier to get a 32/36hole wheel with j-bend spokes which can easily be repaired when necessary.
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