For the first time I broke a spoke out on a run. Back wheel was going over some uneven tarmac and 'twang'.
Wheel is a Planet X Model B wheel set, 2 months old with about 400 miles on it. It has bladed spokes.
First question: I would assume I have a warranty case here? Should I try to get the wheel replaced or just ask nicely for a new spoke?
Second: I rode the bike back home - trimmed my speed and avoided potholes like crazy... how risky was this? Was I in danger of my back wheel collapsing at any time? These wheels don't have that many spokes and I wasn't sure how much it was compromised.
Third - assuming I get a new spoke, what's the best way to fit it? Is this an LBS job? (I have trued the obb obvious buckle in my time).
Wheel is a Planet X Model B wheel set, 2 months old with about 400 miles on it. It has bladed spokes.
First question: I would assume I have a warranty case here? Should I try to get the wheel replaced or just ask nicely for a new spoke?
Second: I rode the bike back home - trimmed my speed and avoided potholes like crazy... how risky was this? Was I in danger of my back wheel collapsing at any time? These wheels don't have that many spokes and I wasn't sure how much it was compromised.
Third - assuming I get a new spoke, what's the best way to fit it? Is this an LBS job? (I have trued the obb obvious buckle in my time).