Originally Posted by sunv
r u serious
how can i determine its broken?
do i NEED to replace it?
Squeeze all the spokes on your front wheel to determine if any are loose. If they bend more than about an 1/8" with moderate pressure, tighten the nipple a bit and try again. If you hear the nipple squeeking or the spoke popping, you are probably overtightening the nipple and will most likely strip it. Good luck.