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07-20-20 | 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Moeqt

Restoring bike with rust spikes. Steel wool can take the rust off and get down to the steel. Is this okay or should I think about new wheel or replacing spikes?

It would depend on how much material has been removed due to corrosion. If the surface of the spoke is visibly pitted or no longer looks round, I'd say that the spoke is done. If it still looks round when you've removed the rust, you should be okay. If you see anything that looks like a crack, replace it.

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