Bikes Spokes - Boardman Road Bike

[bobsinatra]

Hi

A few spokes on my back wheel have recently broke. Am I better biting the bullet and ordering a new wheel.

Video attached.

Cheers

View: https://youtu.be/QFL5gqaaIJ0

 

[Teamfixed]

Definitely don't think of a new wheel.
A decent LBS can replace spokes and true your wheel. It's really bread and butter stuff for a decent bike mechanic (and quite easy for a home job too if you're that way inclined)

 

[Smokin Joe]

^^This^^

The major advantage of traditionally built wheels is that they are like Trigger's broom. All the parts can be replaced many times over.

 

[Cycleops]

Have a go at doing it yourself, it’s not rocket science. You’ll also have the satisfaction of doing it “My way”.

 

[rogerzilla]

If it's "a few" you should have the wheel rebuilt with all new spokes, as they will all be fatigued. The wheel was poorly built in the first place. Only do this if the rim is little-worn. If the braking surface is noticeably concave, get a new wheel. The hub, if it's a no-name one, isn't worth saving.

One problem is that most bike shops will build godawful wheels. It's an iterative process that takes time, and time is money.

 

[bobsinatra]

I am tempted to do it 'my way', but think I will ask a local mechanic to help me.

This is only my reserve bike, but I am lost without a bike, so need it fixed.

I have had this bike since 2010, so I imagine the spokes are pretty worn.

I will let you know what the mechanic thinks.

Thanks for your advice.

Cheers

BS

 

[HMS_Dave]

I'd love to have a go one day. But are you sure you're Frank Sinatra and not Ron Atkinson?

 

[cyberknight]

if the wheels are 10 years old i would replace them, whats the brake track like ?
TBH boardmans tend to use mavic wheels with fomula hubs which are not the easiest to get hold of.

 

[bobsinatra]

I'd love to have a go one day. But are you sure you're Frank Sinatra and not Ron Atkinson?


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Lol, miss Big Ron commentating ,but he had to go.