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VeganWheels
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Replacement Wheel Suggestions.
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Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Just a side note to my comments above about the Cycle Clinic.
I've just experienced the second broken spoke in the rear wheel I got from the Cycle Clinic. That's in about 5,000 km which isn't really very far. I've never experienced a broken spoke before. Could just be bad luck but I'm a vaguely miffed. Just slightly unsettled. Of course it could be my fault for getting a 32 spoke rear when I have normally ridden 36. (I weigh 90kg, it's a heavy-ish bike plus stuff so all up weight is probably 110kg)
Time to put a spare on the back and take the wheel down the shop (again). Fortunately I have a spare fitted with tyre ready from last time.
May be time for a new back wheel. Which, of course, won't match the front and people will point at me and laugh (even more than they already do).
I've just experienced the second broken spoke in the rear wheel I got from the Cycle Clinic. That's in about 5,000 km which isn't really very far. I've never experienced a broken spoke before. Could just be bad luck but I'm a vaguely miffed. Just slightly unsettled. Of course it could be my fault for getting a 32 spoke rear when I have normally ridden 36. (I weigh 90kg, it's a heavy-ish bike plus stuff so all up weight is probably 110kg)
Time to put a spare on the back and take the wheel down the shop (again). Fortunately I have a spare fitted with tyre ready from last time.
May be time for a new back wheel. Which, of course, won't match the front and people will point at me and laugh (even more than they already do).
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vickster
Legendary Member
Have you spoken to Cycle Clinic, maybe they can check it over and rebuild the wheel for you?
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Nope, Having already got the first spoke replaced by my LBS (15 mins walk vs boxing wheel up and posting). So it's probably too late for that.
vickster
Legendary Member
I'd still get in touch and ask, but spokes do go. I actually think 5000km for a spoke isn't bad on UK roads!
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Two spokes in 5000km actually. In relatively quick succession. (one at about 4,000 one at about 5,000. The first two broken spokes I've ever had.
I think I'm tempted to put it down to experience and not use 32 spoke rear wheels again.
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vickster
Legendary Member
What has the LBS said about the integrity of the wheel? Can they rebuild it?
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
I said "please replace this broken spoke" they said "ok".
vickster
Legendary Member
My LBS has said in the past that if more than one spoke goes, to have the wheel checked and potentially rebuilt (presumably they trued the wheel too for you?)
Hicky
Guru
What hand built do give you(if bought locally) is a relationship and a little investment if something goes wrong with your LBS. I've had a pair of handbuilts pop a spoke a couple of times and taken the wheel to the builder....cost of fixing and replacing said spoke, 50p each time, done on the day!
Eventually when they gave up the ghost, he rebuilt the hubs(which I've serviced) onto new rims using new spokes for discount price, again if they fail I'll expect the same service.
Granted buying off t'internet doesn't give you that relationship but it's worth checking out.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
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They did sort out a problem, but was never happy with the wheels from DCR. My Mavics just keep rolling on.
