Replacement Spoke(s)

Peddle Up!
Peddle Up! Posts: 2,040
edited September 2011 in Road beginners
I guess I've been lucky up to now in not breaking a spoke, but I need to replace one on my hybrid. I assumed it was a case of a quick trip to the LBS, get one the correct size then fit it, but a quick search on Google threw up discussions on the perils and pitfalls of different kinds of spoke! :shock:

So my question is, "what is the best route to get a replacement spoke?" Thanks.
Purveyor of "up" :)

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  • mattv
    mattv Posts: 992
    Dt swiss comp spoke, about 75p from your lbs. Cant go wrong with it!
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    Its not hyper critical, I've often replaced with different spec spokes.
    If you have an expensive custom wheel, get a similar size/profile spoke from eg DT, Sapim, Wheelsmith. If it is just a bog std wheel, then anything that fits will do, you need the correct length.

    If you are replacing DIY, get the same sized spoke nipple so you can re-use the old one.

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