Replacing a spoke - Shimano 105 (R561) Wheels

Zendog1

Would'nt b you know it - the first really nice day of the year and a spoke goes.

Anyway its on the rear non drive side and from the Shinano site 300mm.

Two questions please:

What size spoke key do I need?

Where can I buy the spoke and a key online?

I've had a good look in the usual places but drawn a blank other than a 302mm for R550's on Ribble.

Cheers
Steve

andy_wrx

I *think* WHR560's are basically the same as WHR550's so the spokes would be interchangeable between these

...but you're on about WHR561's and I'm not sure about them...

Have a look in the tech docs on Shimano's website and see if you can find something in the sections for WHR561 and WHR550
http://techdocs.shimano.com/techdocs/bl ... mLocale=fi

As for spoke key, I've been meaning to get one for ages but never got organised to do it - last time my wheels needed a bit of a true I just used a small adjustable spanneron the nipple (being careful not to round it off) and a pair of pliers to stop the spoke twisting out of aerodynamic-direction

John C.

andy_wrx

love the sign off.

How about adding
for free
can I get (may I have)

and why can I cycle down a road even when it goes up a hill ?

Zendog1

Thanks Andy.

I eventually found the key on SJS Cycles - 4.3mm. Will give the 550 a go and see if it fits.

Cheers
Steve