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  • Reusing Spokes? – good way to save money – or a shortcut to A&E?
  • MidLifeCyclist
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    As per title.

    I have a rim to replace – what's the view on reusing spokes? Currently got very thin double (?) butted one's that may cost a few bob to replace.

    Cheers

    njee20
    Free Member

    If you're rebuilding on the same rim, just tape the two together, detension the wheel and swap one spoke over at a time, sorted.

    wwaswas
    Full Member

    just check the ones around the caseete to make sure there's no gouges in them otherwise you'll be fine.

    PeterPoddy
    Free Member

    As long as they aren't damaged they'll be fine. I've done it. I'm still here, and my wheel is still fine too. 🙂

    clubber
    Free Member

    Absolutely fine so long as the spokes haven't been run loose.

    coffeeking
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    No problems at all providing they're not damaged. I'm running on spokes that are 3 rims old on my back wheel 🙂

    Dibbs
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    I don't find it a problem with good quality spokes (eg DT Comps), some OEM spokes are a different matter though.

    Junkyard
    Free Member

    spokes out last rims fact i would and have reused spokes

    IA
    Full Member

    As per njee20, done it a few times. Commonplace for DH where you often want to swap out a buggered rim.

    MrSparkle
    Full Member

    Never done owt else in nearly 20 years of mountain biking. You'll be reet.

    MidLifeCyclist
    Free Member

    Thanks one and all – good to know.

    Saved a few quid – think I may spend it on the odd dram!!

    Cheers

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