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Old 10-25-07, 09:08 AM
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mixed spokes?

I managed to damage 5 spokes during a cross race on a bontrager rear wheel (drive side). It is using dt swiss bladed/aero spokes. Unfortunately I can't find any shop that sells individual aero spokes (all local bike shops are geared for mountain bikers). Is there any issues with mixing in standard spokes? Will I have to respoke just the damaged side of the wheel or do I have to respoke the whole wheel? Is there issues with using double butted vs straight gauge if I do this? Yes I know it will look funny, but the wheel is 6 years old so I don't want to throw a lot of money at it. While at the same time, this wheel has never gone out of true, or had any hub issues so I think it has life left in it, at least enough to be abused during the cx season. Thanks...
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