Broken spoke.

[LarryDuff]

I just noticed that one of my spokes is broken.
Is this easy enough to repair/replace?

 

[Milkfloat]

Depends on the wheel - but generally yes. Got any details?

 

[LarryDuff]

Fulcrum 5s they are. It's one of the spkoes on the rear.

 

[Tim Hall]

Fulcrum 5s they are. It's one of the spkoes on the rear.

Drive side or non drive side? ie where the spoke joins the hub, is it on the side where the sprockets are, or t'other one?

 

[Soltydog]

Last time I had a straight pull spoke break no one local had one in stock But they are relatively easy to replace, however truing the wheel & getting the correct spoke tension might be another matter Over the years I've been charged varying prices for a spoke replacing, from £6 to £20 & the one that charged £6 even gave me a spare spoke incase another snapped

 

[LarryDuff]

Drive side or non drive side? ie where the spoke joins the hub, is it on the side where the sprockets are, or t'other one?

Side the hub is on.

 

[vickster]

The biggest issue with factory wheels might be actually getting hold of the right/same type of spoke

 

[Ajax Bay]

one of my spokes is broken.
Is this easy enough to repair/replace?

Leaving aside obtaining the right spoke - a modicum of searching will get you there - yes, it is easy. You will need to take the cassette off, which I'm guessing (from your OP) you haven't the tools to do. But it's quite easy and quick. Either ask your LBS to do it or buy the tools (max £20).

 

[Apollonius]

Spokes for Fulcrum 5 s come in a pack of four, one of each of the different sorts they use. This pack costs around £15, as I recall. Your best bet is to take it to your LBS who might have a stock of the right sort. It always seems to be rear drive-side that break.

 

[ayceejay]

I just had a rear wheel (not Fulcrum) trued and a broken spoke replaced for $15 not worth the hassle of doing it myself.
I had some advice added for no charge too. Avoid holes in the road and lose weight to avoid this happening again

 

[e-rider]

factory wheels are a pain in the butt becasue they don't use standard sized spokes so you'll most likely need to order from fulcrum which will be time and money!
I'm amazed at how popular facotry wheels have become considering that in every aspect except for weight savings they are worse than handbuilt wheels

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Drive side or non drive side? ie where the spoke joins the hub, is it on the side where the sprockets are, or t'other one?

All this explanation goes away with the simple and easy to understand terms, right and left.

 

[LarryDuff]

I left it in to lbs on Tuesday lunchtime and picked it up next day.
Cost £17 which I am happy enough paying. I would most likely made a balls of it.
Thank you Magill Cycles of Dromore.