Carrera Vulcan MTB spokes
zx6man
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Chaps, I keep on finding a broken spoke on my rear wheel. Bike is a 2010 Carrera Vulcan, Wheels are 26inch WTB "things". What spokes would I need to buy if I need to replace it? I am getting bored of the fiver a time at the LBS 
http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/carrera/vu ... -mens-2010
http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/carrera/vu ... -mens-2010
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Take one out, measure it and see.I don't do smileys.
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measured from? does the round bend count towards the length?0
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To the outside of the bend, but not round the bend, if that makes sense.I don't do smileys.
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Or just take one to Evans or something and they can check and then buy a bunch.
Just make sure the spokes on both sides (and both wheels) are the same size. Some are not. You can measure roughly in situ.I don't do smileys.
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It's measured from the inside of the 'J' bend to the end of the thread. My guess would be around the 260-264mm mark as pretty much all of the Carrera mtb wheel spokes I have replaced have been in that range.0
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I will measure them all up when I get the wheel off. Seems to be the same side each time at the rear. Maybe its worth this last time taking it to LBS again, then just buying a few spare ones. thanks for the input guys0
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I'd just get a new rear wheel as they'll keep snapping.0
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4th in 4 yrs, just rough roads I guess0
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Fatigued spokes. I bet they'll get more frequent, see how it goes maybe.0
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Almost replaced the bike as the forks went but decided to get some XCR forks for replacement for the XCM.
It does 70 miles a week commuting and done plenty of coast to coast so can't complain.0
