nipples are rounded

[2clepto]

does anyone know the most effective way to remove spokes on a wheel where the nipples are rounded and they wont budge? cheers mark

 

[midlife]

Cutters

Shaun

 

[MisterStan]

Have you tried a pair of grips? Obviously you'll need new nipples..

 

[jack smith]

Just cut the spokes if your replacing them, if not a good pair of grips as said above

 

[jack smith]

Just cut the spokes if your replacing them, if not a good pair of grips as said above

 

[pawl]

Have you tried a pair of grips? Obviously you'll need new nipples..

If you need new nipples try the Body Shop

 

[Yellow Saddle]

If you are lucky and the wheelbuilder stuck to the rules, you may be able to remove the nipples with a screwdriver stuck into the rim from the tyre side. Nipples have a slot on top, however, if the spoke length is too long, the slot is compromised. If you have "slot" available, it is still a two-man job. One person must prevent the spoke from winding up/twisting whilst the other uses both hands to steady the driver, otherwise the slot can strip too. However, usually the solution is to cut the spoke.

 

[ufkacbln]

As above, most spoke nipples also have a slotted head

Providing the spoke itself does not fill the gap, they can be undone with e wide flat head screwdriver

 

[2clepto]

update,

thanks everyone. much appreciated the advice.

i found some snippers this morning and have been cutting the spokes and replacing them. its my first wheel. i think once i figured marking the spokes with some flags it all become pretty clear lol for now anyway. also ive pretty much wrecked alot of nipples over the previous few months figuring the feel of things, so when i adjusted a few things last week the wheel went buckled pretty bad due to the uneven tensions id introduced earlier.

ive already purchased last week new nipples and spokes. 284mm. i also got a pretty nice truing jig for £15 of guntree which is probs worth a photo. i have a spoke tensioner on order, but this guy,

http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php

learnt without one, so following his advice for a week or two lol.

 

[2clepto]

As above, most spoke nipples also have a slotted head

Providing the spoke itself does not fill the gap, they can be undone with e wide flat head screwdriver

thanks cuno. nice photo. aye ive been using a screwdriver to position the new nipple. it helps alot to see the nipple close up. cheers

 

[ufkacbln]

Word of caution.... do not cut them all

Always keep an intact spoke as a guide for replacement

 

[2clepto]

Word of caution.... do not cut them all

Always keep an intact spoke as a guide for replacement

thanks im cutting one spoke at a time, then installing a new spoke and tightening to hand tight.

 

[2clepto]

Word of caution.... do not cut them all

Always keep an intact spoke as a guide for replacement

thanks im cutting one spoke at a time, then installing a new spoke and tightening hand tight.