Broke a spoke, need replacement, but which??

beardwithabike
beardwithabike Posts: 195
edited January 2013 in MTB buying advice
I measured the spoke length on my bike and its 260mm from the hub to the nipple. I have also measure the spoke diameter at 1.8mm.

So is that what I need? There doesn't seem to be many options.

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Sounds about right.
  • beardwithabike
    beardwithabike Posts: 195
    Does the diameter matter though? As the nipples are standard surely? So as long as its 260mm that would be it right?
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Yep, thread the same. Best get the same gauge too, ie plain or butted.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Measure to the spoke tip, if you measure to the nipple the new nipple will have no spoke to screw onto!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • beardwithabike
    beardwithabike Posts: 195
    Thanks for the help guys

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