Spokes

[Alan Quay]

HI all,

I need a few spokes for spares for my bafang 500w CST, in a 26 inch rim.
My cheapo vernier measures the existing spokes at 2.4 mm.
13g is designated at 2.3mm, whilst 2.5mm would put them at 14g.

Any of you fine individuals able to use your experience to confirm which one it is, what length, and where I can get 'em locally? (Rather than China)

Is Mr Catsnapper still the man?

 

[awol]

I used this shop,

Thecycleclinic

they answered q's very quick and were helpful, they were only selling on ebay when I used them but I believe they have updated their own website now, or search ebay for sapim spokes and they appear as one of the sellers.

 

[El Champiero]

Definitely go for branded spokes. I only ever use Sapim spokes and they have never broken on me unlike the cheap no-name brands which had a tendency to snap with depressing frequency.

 

[El Champiero]

And also, I would most certainly recommend that you respoke the entire wheel with Sapim spokes. Don't just replace the ones which are broken. This then ensures your wheel is as strong as it can be. Mixing old and new spokes isn't recommended.

This supplier is very good as he can cut spokes to the exact length you need. Home/About Us

You might find this spoke length tool handy as well if you ever want to get into building wheels
Spocalc, by Damon Rinard. A free Excel spoke length calculator.

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Mike,

I would second El Champiero's recommendation of Graham Tiller, this page of his website has all the info regarding spokes Repairs & Assembly

 

[jerrysimon]

Is Mr Catsnapper still the man?

He sure is and although has now moved to Spain, is back up and running the business last time I spoke to him

Jerry