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It is a M7X1.0mm (LH) – I used my metric thread file to confirm.
1st I tried a tap – but they are not really designed for this purpose so that didnt work
2nd I tried a bolt and i cut 2 small slots into the threads – this went in first time and after a few times in and out the new spoke went in and tensioned up perfectly.
Wheel saved 🙂 – this one was a right nail when I got it (previous french owner!!)
Bent spoke- replaced
All spokes seized – had all of them out and cleaned, lubed and greased the nippled contact area on the spoke. – only 2 snapped and had to be replaced.
3 new bearings
Pawls/springs out – cleaned- regreased
Spoke hole ruined – valved sealed with hot melt glue!
So it looks tatty but should be servicable – its being tensioned and trued today and if it is ok – I will give it its missing stickers!
with the 1.80 bonty on it is very light!!!! 1.45KG