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14G ss spokes

Trojan · 2004-09-17 13:14:36

I need to pick up a couple of new spokes - I busted a couple on the back wheel whilst touring heavily loaded. From the Trek 4300 page: "WHEELS: Alloy hubs; Matrix 550 rims; 14G ss spokes" Is "14G ss spokes" enough information to go on? Does this mean "14 gram weight stainless steel spokes"? I intended to install and true…

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17-09-2004 2:14pm

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Trojan

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I need to pick up a couple of new spokes - I busted a couple on the back wheel whilst touring heavily loaded. From the Trek 4300 page: "WHEELS: Alloy hubs; Matrix 550 rims; 14G ss spokes"

Is "14G ss spokes" enough information to go on? Does this mean "14 gram weight stainless steel spokes"?

I intended to install and true myself. Any advice?

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#2 17-09-2004 8:38pm
uberwolf

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even if you're going to install yourself you'll have to buy them somewhere, just ask...

SS does mean stainless steal afaik. the G may be gauge though.

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