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  • Bent spoke on composite rim. How much sooner will I die due to this?
  • uphillcursing
    Free Member

    As above, got a stick through the rear wheel last time out. Was very surprised that I did not total the wheel as the offending arboreal nasty was as thick as my forefinger. One spoke stood up and was not found lacking, chopped the wretched stick and did not snap although there is a nasty bend in it about 30mm from the rim. Wheels is still true.

    Question. Do I leave as is due to tubeless faffage and risk a premature and painful demise or bite the bullet and replace it?

    Your opinions?

    ac282
    Full Member

    I rode a wheel like this for two months last year. I’m still alive.

    cynic-al
    Free Member

    I’d just straighten it and ride.

    You know how they make the j bend?

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    krixmeister
    Full Member

    Yeah, don’t worry. I rode and raced on some LB rims with two broken spokes, no problems.

    uphillcursing
    Free Member

    fait accompli. It snapped on the ride tonight. Now to see what size it is……

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