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Old 01-06-13 | 01:27 PM
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Replacing a broken Brompton spoke

I figure this is within my skill set. One question:

The sprockets are held on with a circlip. If I remove that and take the sprockets off, will that black plastic disk come off as well to afford access to the hub?

After that, it looks like cake.

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Old 01-06-13 | 05:35 PM
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Yes, but some times you do not need to remowe the sprocket.
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Old 01-07-13 | 02:13 AM
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If a spoke has broken chances are that the other spokes around it have loosened/out of balance and added to cause it. If you replace a spoke make sure you go round all the other spokes to check their tightness and balance and obviously make sure the wheel is true.


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Old 01-07-13 | 03:41 AM
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The rear ones are Unique ,, 12 ga.. Thick..
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Old 01-07-13 | 04:06 PM
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The rear ones are Unique ,, 12 ga.. Thick..
Yes, op needs to make sure he gets the correct gauge from a Brompton dealer.
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Old 01-07-13 | 04:45 PM
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Yes, op needs to make sure he gets the correct gauge from a Brompton dealer.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-...cat=179&page=1
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Old 01-07-13 | 08:05 PM
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Thanks for the help. Picked up the spoke at NYCE Wheels today and persuaded it into place with a little bending action. Replaced the circlip using the thumbs-and-intense-pain method and I'm back on the road.
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