Spokes!

[Rebel Ian]

I've only had one broken spoke in recent times but am doing LEJoG in July and am wondering what to plan for in terms of breakages. I have a set of Campag Scirroco wheels. Is it worth taking replacement spokes and if so where is th ebest place to get them? I'm assuming I need a special tool also to fit them? I guess I'd need a tool to remove the cassette also if it was one of the rears on that side?

Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[numbnuts]

What about this no tools needed, I have two but never needed them as ......... yet
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/fiber-fix-emergency-replacement-spoke-prod20155/

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

Since all Campag wheels including the Scirocco have lowish spoke count, if I were you I would definitely bring a set of spare spokes on Lejog. Further there are probably 3 different lengths front and back, and except ancient versions they are most likely to have straight pull spokes on the rear drive side, which are definitely not readily available from most LBSs.
It is critical to have some idea when the wheel is made before ordering spokes because spec changes over time. Once you have some idea Campag's site is excellent for listing spares codes, with which you shouldn't have difficulty locating and acquiring the right spoke kit (which typically has 5 or 6 spare spokes covering front and back and possibly including nipples). Unlike Mavic wheels you probably wouldn't need anything other than a normal spoke key for the spokes but you would know anyway once you have got the kit.

 

[Rebel Ian]

Thanks for that. Very useful. Is there any code on the wheel to check the precise model?

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

Thanks for that. Very useful. Is there any code on the wheel to check the precise model?

I am afraid in my experience the answer is no. My protons have 8 digit codes inside that presumably allow Campag to trace their histories, but they bear no obvious relation to wheel model codes, which are always alphanumeric. The spare catalogues do have good graphics and provide spoke lengths, which should help identification, albeit it would be a time consuming process if you have no idea whatsoever when they were made.

 

[accountantpete]

Apart from eBayers breaking up a wheel you will only get the spokes from a little spoke kit that Campag do - 2 of each + nipples.

See here

As for the year - you will have to go through google images and check. There are usually changes to the stickers etc which help to help identify the year.