Originally Posted by dabac

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Depends on the wheel and type of riding.
On a 36H, short trips around home, I say it's a non-issue.
36H wheels as a rule doesn't get particularly upset by losing one spoke.
Particularly not with with the amount of dish one can expect on a 27" wheel.
The rider will stand a very good chance of finishing the ride with a broken spoke before the next one gives up.