Problems replacing a spoke
09-05-19 | 12:34 PM
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Problems replacing a spoke
This wheel has been a problem in replacing a broken spoke. The problem is that the spokes overlap the spoke hole so that I can't get a new spoke in. I could slack off the tension on all the spokes but it will be a fair amount of work to retension the wheel. As you can see from the pic, this is the rear wheel, no drive side. Any ideas?
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09-05-19 | 01:23 PM
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I can't quite see the spoke hole for the problem spoke on the picture. In general, though, just worry about getting the spoke through the hole, then weave it through the other spokes after it's seated (or close to seated).
09-05-19 | 01:26 PM
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^^^^ This. pdlamb's right.
I suspect that you could put the spoke in at an angle and the head will seat against the flange. You'll have to utilize much of the bendy in the spoke, but that's ok.
If not, I think you can just loosen one spoke to get the head to seat.
I suspect that you could put the spoke in at an angle and the head will seat against the flange. You'll have to utilize much of the bendy in the spoke, but that's ok.
If not, I think you can just loosen one spoke to get the head to seat.
09-05-19 | 01:39 PM
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Right. Yeah it won't sit right (I tried) so loosening one spoke it is.
09-05-19 | 05:00 PM
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09-06-19 | 08:25 AM
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Exactly, loosen the one spoke to be replaced...a little wiggling, angling, it'll come out from under the crossing spoke.
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5000+ wheels built since 1984...
Disclaimer:
1. I do not claim to be an expert in bicycle mechanics despite my experience.
2. I like anyone will comment in other areas.
3. I do not own the preexisting concepts of DISH and ERD.
4. I will provide information as I always have to others that I believe will help them protect themselves from unscrupulous mechanics.
5. My all time favorite book is:
Kahane, Howard. Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric: The Use of Reason in Everyday Life
