Originally Posted by
safariofthemind
Round here it's 15-20 bucks. Often you can get a complete "tune up" to include the drive train, any adjustments and both wheels trued, if needed, for 30-35 dollars near NC State. I think the shops do it to get people in the door and shopping...
I was in the bike shop 2 weeks ago. I was told their business is tripple times normal. Asked for 1 spoke, It is in the shop. Mechanic told me to have a look around, they needed to"cut a spoke" to fit. Sold me 2 uncut spokes and said it would be a while because someone left his machine out of adjustment.
Cutting a spoke means cutting length and cutting new threads.