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I came back from a blast around Sherwood Pines yesterday and noticed a broken spoke on my rear wheel. I have removed the spoke and the wheel itself only has a slight wobble. I can't get to a bike shop for a few days and use the bike for commuting but I am not too sure if I should still ride it - what are your thoughts? What would you do? Is the wheel likely to collapse?
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Posted : 07/05/2009 9:28 am
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I rode with a broken spoke on my old wheels for about 3 months as I was being lazy. It held up fine. I'd get it sorted, but wouldnt worry too much about it collapsing.


 
Posted : 07/05/2009 9:48 am
 Tim
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Yeah be fine, nowt to worry about, unless your a clumsy oaf


 
Posted : 07/05/2009 1:09 pm
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Ridden mu commuter a few times with a broken spoke, so generally nothing to worry about. Wheels feels a bit flexy but that might be my imagination.

However don't blame me if your wheel collapses and you die under the wheels of a bus


 
Posted : 07/05/2009 1:16 pm
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did three laps of lee quarry with a broken spoke and it was fine though I am quite light and did not do any jumps
Fine for commuting purposes


 
Posted : 07/05/2009 1:42 pm