Spoke Length Query??

neil676

Hi,

I have the following bike:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/rockhopper-2012-mountain-bike-ec030686

I need a replacement spoke, could anyone tell me what length I need to get? The rims are marked with Alexrims 559x21 6061h, the hubs are just marked specialized.

Thanks

Neil

supersonic

Without knowing the exact hub model (and dimensions to go with it) I'm afraid not. And need the exact rim ERD as well.

This is how a spoke is measured:

http://www.veclo.com/media//spaaklengte.png

You can measure one that is on the wheel - but a couple of mm will be inside the rim usually, so measure form the inside of the elbow of a spoke (of a spoke on the same side of the wheel), and add a mil or two for a good guide.

Note - if a bust spoke, is not uncommon for more to follow. A lot of Specialized wheels on bikes of this price use thin gauge, unbutted 15g spokes which, if not stress relieved, tend to break. If you get a couple more breaks, it will need rebuilding with new spokes. Or a new wheel ;-).

cooldad

Just take another one (unbroken one) out from the same side and take it to a shop.

Or take the broken one - if it's at the bend, as most are, they can probably get it right.