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[Closed] Rebuilding a mavic crossmax slr wheel

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So after a recent trip away my rear wheel is now missing a number of spokes and I don't have much faith in those remaining. How hard can it be to get a hold of the spokes for a 2011 crossmax slr wheel and rebuild it yourself? What tools do I need to to do a good job? Any tips on how to do it? Should I just give up now and find a bike shop/wheel builder to do it instead?


 
Posted : 11/10/2012 4:05 pm
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Sell and replace entire wheel. Spokes are expensive, and will all need replacing because the thread on the nipples distorts. The rims are also extortionate. They're a bit of a swine too IME, unless you're a decent wheel builder already I'd not get too involved.

You can ask the Mavic service centre, looking at £200+ for a rebuild.

The joys of factory wheels eh?


 
Posted : 11/10/2012 4:09 pm
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Um, it cost me £8 for a spoke and a re-tweak for some Ksyrium SLs; I'd ask around..


 
Posted : 11/10/2012 4:11 pm
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Apparently a full set of spokes are ~£80 :S


 
Posted : 11/10/2012 4:23 pm
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Spokes are easy to get and are 3-3.50 each and rebuilding that wheel is as easy as any other if not easyer.


 
Posted : 11/10/2012 8:37 pm