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Loose / missing spokes

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  • 18-10-2006 9:20am
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    joker77
    Registered Users Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭


    Tried searching for a thread with some advice on this, didn't come across any

    I noticed a rattling coming from the back wheel there a while ago, couldn't figure out what it was (mind you I didn't look too hard), on inspection today it appears one of the spokes was missing. Well it's actually just disconnected from the rim of the wheel, and just flopping around. I tried to get it back in, but it's not long enough, a bit must have snapped off. I don't have any tools here in work, but I'll remove it altogether when I get home.

    Just wondering if it's ok to continue on without getting it replaced?

    I've a Dawes Giro 200 - hybrid


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    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,381 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Needs to be replaced, if it is on the side with the cassette (rings) you will need a special tool to get a new one on. Your wheel will still work but is now very prone to damage, it will slowly buckle over time (or quickly if you hit a pothole). You should get it replaced ASAP as the other spokes will be taking more strain than normal and will be weakened. I let mine go too long, got it replaced but the others were weak and popped every month or so.

    If you MUST cycle, go easy.


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    milod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 757 ✭✭✭milod


    Yeah, deffo replace it - it'll buckle in no time if you don't. And you'll be replacing the entire wheel if it buckles excessively...


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    joker77
    Registered Users Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭joker77


    Cheers for the advice!

    Next question - how much will it cost?

    The bike is due a service anyway - I planned to leave it in to the shop on Parnell St, but didn't get round to it.

    What'll the damage be for a service + spoke replacement?


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    Alkers
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    Shouldn't be much more than a tenner for the spoke and fitting. For ther service - depends what else is wrong with your bike ;)


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    joker77
    Registered Users Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭joker77


    Thanks for that, will stick it in for the service as soon as I'm paid!


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    blorg
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    New spoke will not be expensive. €10 probably right as the wheel might also need a slight re-trueing. You are not paying for the spoke but the labour. If you are paying for a service you might even get it thrown in free.

    If you mean Cycleways on Parnell St, they are a good shop (bought my own bike there) but certainly not the cheapest.


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