replacing spokes on a mfg'd wheel
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replacing spokes on a mfg'd wheel
Hello -
There's a possibility I'll be picking up a used wheelset - which is just fine as-is - but I'd like to change out the spokes to Sapim CX-Rays. Now, my question is - if I disassemble the wheels, would the spokes that I take away from the current set up be indicative of the spoke length I'll be needing for the new spokes? Assuming I'm keeping the same lacing style.
Also - where is the cheapest place to pick up CX-rays???
There's a possibility I'll be picking up a used wheelset - which is just fine as-is - but I'd like to change out the spokes to Sapim CX-Rays. Now, my question is - if I disassemble the wheels, would the spokes that I take away from the current set up be indicative of the spoke length I'll be needing for the new spokes? Assuming I'm keeping the same lacing style.
Also - where is the cheapest place to pick up CX-rays???
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Yes, the spoke length will be the same. Be sure you bring the tension down SLOWLY when you take the wheels apart, ie., a 1/4 turn at most on each spoke all the way around. Not sure who sells CX-Rays, honestly...