Originally Posted by
mark d
$90 for 36 spokes ? wow. these free bikes are expensive
Indeed. Might as well compare prices for a new wheel.
My 2012 Schwinn broke one rear drive side spoke back in June 2020 and another rear drive side spoke just a couple weeks ago. No visible corrosion and the nipples aren't frozen on the spokes. I bought this bike virtually unused in the summer of 2019.
They are 15 gauge, though. And I tend to ride up and over curbs on occasion. Not sure if its the curbs or just the cheap wheels.