Loosing Spokes...

[kevin_cambs_uk]

I have 3 snapped in the rear wheel on my MTB, its only got to last until Friday til I get it mended, so thats 105 miles.

Should I keep going or get some other means of getting to work....

Will it last?

 

[glenn forger]

I had three missing from my rear wheel and didn't notice, did about 100 miles on the wheel.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

I had three missing from my rear wheel and didn't notice, did about 100 miles on the wheel.

Thank you!

Carry on and keep a stiff upper lip !

 

[MisterStan]

Christ Kev, I thought you'd lost some weight!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Christ Kev, I thought you'd lost some weight!

LOL
the worst thing is its no even off road!
SRAM is letting me down!

 

[Twelve Spokes]

I've only got twelve spokes over the entire two wheels,so I take care of my spokies.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Well 29 is a luxury then!

Structural Integrity is down to 91%, as we say in Star Trek!

 

[4F]

I wouldn't, 3 is too many

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Are they all together? All same side?

Nope and it got me home again

 

[Ian H]

Carry spares and learn to fit them.

 

[Twelve Spokes]

Carry spares and learn to fit them.

Is it necessary on a shortish commute when a spoke key would probably suffice?

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Well its hold for now!

 

[Ian H]

Is it necessary on a shortish commute when a spoke key would probably suffice?

Probably not necessary to carry them for a short ride (though taping a couple under a chainstay is an easy way to store them).
Learning to true and perhaps build wheels is a useful thing. I wouldn't rely on your average bike shop to build or repair one.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Well I made it!
How about that!

So its off to the menders tomorrow as I am now off work for 2 weeks, time to regroup after the battering of the last 2 and a half months