shimano RS80 spokes

pbamf
pbamf Posts: 69
edited June 2012 in Workshop
Just popped a rear drive side spoke on a ride and was told by Madison that the spoke for that wheel is out of stock, due in sometime in July. Does anyone know if there is an alternative make of spoke I can use instead of genuine Shimano.

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,337
    You need a straight pull spoke of the correct length. They are not impossible to find.

    Ps... It is outrageous they sell wheels with no spares available!!
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  • magoo289
    magoo289 Posts: 223
    I had similar issue a couple of weeks ago and it took a week for my LBS to get them from the distributors, which I assume is Madison's. The was completely out of true. Have you tried your LBS?
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  • Herbsman
    Herbsman Posts: 2,029
    LOL J-BEND FTW
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  • mister p
    mister p Posts: 405
    From a quick look at a couple of tech docs you should be able to use the spoke from an RS20. It won't look the same but it is the correct length. Part number is 012 AP02-7 and Madison have them in stock.
  • bisoner
    bisoner Posts: 171
    pbamf wrote:
    Just popped a rear drive side spoke on a ride and was told by Madison that the spoke for that wheel is out of stock, due in sometime in July. Does anyone know if there is an alternative make of spoke I can use instead of genuine Shimano.

    I have exactly the same issue. My rear RS-80 wheel had a spoke snap right in the middle. Tried several online retailers - all saying earliest delivery is 7th July+. LBS saying the same. Madness I tell you!!!
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,337
    bisoner wrote:
    pbamf wrote:
    Just popped a rear drive side spoke on a ride and was told by Madison that the spoke for that wheel is out of stock, due in sometime in July. Does anyone know if there is an alternative make of spoke I can use instead of genuine Shimano.

    I have exactly the same issue. My rear RS-80 wheel had a spoke snap right in the middle. Tried several online retailers - all saying earliest delivery is 7th July+. LBS saying the same. Madness I tell you!!!

    Next set of wheels, one with J spokes... Plenty of spares for 50 pence or less
    left the forum March 2023
  • Herbsman
    Herbsman Posts: 2,029
    http://forums.mtbr.com/wheels-tires/str ... 08976.html "...straight-pull spokes solve a minor problem (fatigue at the bends) while creating a major one (drainage of the wallet.)"
    CAPTAIN BUCKFAST'S CYCLING TIPS - GUARANTEED TO WORK! 1 OUT OF 10 RACING CYCLISTS AGREE!
  • pbamf
    pbamf Posts: 69
    Had an old set of rs20's where rim had cracked on every other drive side spoke. Swopped a spoke over for a temporary fix. Thanks.

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