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Never done this before, but I need to replace all the spokes on a couple of wheels. Given that the hubs and rims are OK, is it simply a matter of replacing one spoke at a time? Any tips or pointers I should be aware of?

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Posted : 07/06/2009 8:18 pm
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Posted : 07/06/2009 8:38 pm
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Druidh - That should be fine. I'd slacken them all off first and only put the spokes in slackly then true it from scratch. Sart truing them with all spokes tightened to the same point on the threads


 
Posted : 07/06/2009 8:45 pm
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I agree with TJ. try to get the right length spokes too.


 
Posted : 07/06/2009 8:50 pm
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You are now embarking on a sub-hobby of wheel building, so learn the very basic principles first rather than trying to hack around replacing one spoke at a time. It's easier if you completely disassemble the wheels.

Roger


 
Posted : 07/06/2009 9:20 pm