Broken spokes

[Sarris]

Brother, it's shame you don't live near by. I'd fix you up. I have no problem replacing spokes and truing wheels. You need a good spoke wrench and a good eye to true it, and a good ear to hear the ping on the spokes. They all need to ping at the same pitch. It's done off the bike. Contrary to the opinions above, it's really NOT rocket science.

Also, in 38 + years of riding, I've only seen a couple rim failures at the spoke nipple. You need to remove the rim strip and look for cracks or nipple stretching. Both are very uncommon. IF a crack is present, 99% of the time it will show. Rule #2, always replace the rim strip & tube when replacing tires unless your ass is worth less than $15.

:2tup:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by LeoJo

Well I'm looking for a replacement front wheel.

Why.....exactly? Sounds like that might be overkill to me.
Have you had an "expert" opinion that says you need to replace the rim?
What has happened in the 10 days since your original post?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Sarris

Contrary to the opinions above, it's really NOT rocket science.

Do I detect another: "Go for it Bro. Anybody can do it. You will be FINE." post ?? :whistle: :biggrin:

[Sarris]

Nope. I suggest using someone who's not trying to scare the shit out of him while trying to score the sale of a new wheel when 3 new spokes and a competant hand will do just fine.

[LeoJo]

It's not just the three spokes. We despoked the complete rim and found that most of the holes were no longer round but stretched oblong from all the spokes being over tightened. Possibly when manufactured. A majority of the spoke nuts were cut along the contact flange. I considered stepping up the holesize if I could get nuts to fit but nothing was available so the best option (and quickest way to get back on the road) is to replace the wheel and not just the rim, and spokes, and nuts, and who knows what else until it's all back together. I found one today from emailing a guy on ebay that has some other parts. He's checking the condition before sending for $90.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by LeoJo

......stretched oblong from all the spokes being over tightened. Possibly when manufactured.

Or more likely, I think, possibly by a previous owner or mis-guided "mechanic" who thinks tighter is better.

I agree with your chosen fix........not that you need approval from me or anybody else....... :roll:
Hope you're back on the road soon.