Spoke question

[mynydd]

I need to replace a broken spoke on my rear wheel. The wheel is a dt Swiss one and it has r24 db SPline written on the rim. Any advice on where to get the correct spoke? Many thanks

 

[fossyant]

SJS Cycles or Spa Cycles - drop them an email. If you can measure the spoke (google on line), and assuming it's a standard J-bend one, these are plentiful. No guesses it will be a DT Swiss spoke, but you are likely to need to order a minimum of 6 (they come on a box/packet), although some may sell them individually. Remember, most rear spokes are a slight different length, drive side being shorter.

If your measurement is out by a couple of MM, this won't matter too much.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Your local bike shop.

 

[si_c]

Your local bike shop.

For a single spoke, this is probably the right answer. I'd likely just get the LBS to replace the spoke as well - chances are it's using one of DT Swiss's proprietary spoke nipples which will make it harder to fit without the right tools - assuming it's this wheelset they are also bladed spokes as well so more faff.

 

[Punkawallah]

Your local bike shop.

Or consult the map of charity bike shops on this very forum ;-)

 

[presta]

IME if you want an LBS to order a size they don't already stock, they expect you to buy the whole box of 100. The best bet is a shop that builds a lot of wheels, and has a rack in the workshop with all the sizes.