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I've got a 2008 Rockhopper Pro, recently noticed one broken rear spoke.
It's a DT Swiss 445D Rim, with the original Specialized Hi-Lo Hubs
According to one site, the spokes are DT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge, but don't list a size.
Does anyone know how to calculate this without taking a spoke off and measuring?
I've looked at the DT Swiss Calculator, but they dont list that rim, guess its too old.
Also, any idea what spoke key I need to buy?
Cheers
Conrad
Inspected the bike again this evening, and noticed a second spoke has snapped.
They are both on the non drive side, and the flange end has sheered off where it holds it in the hub.
Am I better off buying a new wheel at this point?
My rule of thumb is: 3+ spokes broken, rebuild.
You can work out the spoke length as the nipples are I think 12mm, hopefully someone will confirm.
I've measured one of the sheered spokes and looks to be 265mm, will get a vernier on it to check the width.
Replaced the spokes, and another one snapped immediately. The wheel is borked.
I read an online review and someone else with the same bike needed a new rear wheel after 10 years also.
I managed to get a Mavic Mavic FTS-X for £80 delivered, so a new wheel with new free-hub etc all ready to roll.