Spoke length and spare wheelset

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Nearly there

Veteran
Location
Cumbria
Im going to buy some spare spokes and a spare set of wheels I want the spokes so I can try and fix any breakages(spokes) if they happen but im unsure what length to buy:banghead: ,using a tape measure from hub to nipple i make it 280mm ish so what length spokes would i need?Also looking at these as a spare set http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/ZXA57TY/planet_x_a57_wheels_tyres__tubes_bundle or http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPPXAL30LC/planet_x_al30_c_wheelset thoughts? Im looking at a bigger spoke count being a heavy rider or could I get away with these http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-sh...wheels/fulcrum-racing-7-wheels-pair-2011.html less spoke count but vgood quality apparently doing some research on tinternet theirs guys a lot heavier than me(17st) using em with great success my budget Is very limited to £150 for the wheels as I want tubes and tyres too so £200 the lot.
 

PpPete

Legendary Member
Location
Chandler's Ford
Nothing wrong with the Fulcrums but I'd go for a bigger spoke count and conventional J-spokes every time, that way you are unlikely to break one, but if you do, it is easily replaceable.
A busted spoke on a 20/24 spoke wheelset could ruin your whole day ... even if you happened to be carrying the right length spare.
 
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