Lloyd B Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I snapped a spoke yesterday and was wondering is it ok to continue to use the wheel with one spoke missing? I have snapped many in the past but I have replaced them each time.Much appreciated, Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Blackwell Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have 4 missing in my rear wheel it still hasn't buckled or anything so one should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I snapped 2, a couple off days ago, just went home and wacked 2 in a trued it its fine, But with the Missin 2 i had a biggish buckle but if your wheel dont rub on the brake with the spokes missin you should be ok ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir koxxy Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 in my old front mavic i had a cracked hope hub and 2 spokes missing, so i would have thought you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I was missing 5 once, the wheel nearly died.Just wack new ones in, if they are too long, put washers under the nipple heads. Got me through a comp, all 5 spoke nipples were trying to get through the rim tape.Ahh good times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I was missing 5 once, the wheel nearly died.Just wack new ones in, if they are too long, put washers under the nipple heads. Got me through a comp, all 5 spoke nipples were trying to get through the rim tape.Ahh good times... What Rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 To be honest, once you've snapped one spoke you might as well rebuild the wheel again with a new set. They will just keep snapping after you replace them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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