Spokes !!

[Del Arthur]

That's the new rear tyre fitted......I noticed whilst fitting it, that although the rear wheel runs true, it has two broken spokes.....they appear to be 220mm in length, for 26" wheels......anyone know the best place to get some ?

 

[egroover]

I've used this seller before, custom made length , all good https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ryanbuildswheels

 

[Nealh]

Or go direct to spokesfromryan .com.
I expect looking from the fuzzy pic they might be 13g spokes 2.2mm, ideally remove a good spoke and measure it for a correct length as 2 or 3mm out is not good.

 

[Del Arthur]

I've used this seller before, custom made length , all good https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ryanbuildswheels

Thanks for that......just about have a look.......I never realised there were so many different types/sizes of spokes !!

 

[Del Arthur]

Or go direct to spokesfromryan .com.
I expect looking from the fuzzy pic they might be 13g spokes 2.2mm, ideally remove a good spoke and measure it for a correct length as 2 or 3mm out is not good.

Looks promising.....will take one off tomorrow, and measure it exactly......pretty sure they are 220mm.....silly question, but what does the 13g mean ?

 

[sjpt]

13g is 13 SWG (standard wire gauge), an old imperial sizing still regularly used.
SWG works backwards, bigger number is thinner spoke.

 

[Del Arthur]

13g is 13 SWG (standard wire gauge), an old imperial sizing still regularly used.
SWG works backwards, bigger number is thinner spoke.

Ahh.....thanks for that, I did wonder........

 

[Nealh]

Typically most of us use14g 2mm spoke for hu builds as the spoke is actually stronger due to being more flexible, Sapim strongs are my choice.

 

[Del Arthur]

Typically most of us use14g 2mm spoke for hu builds as the spoke is actually stronger due to being more flexible, Sapim strongs are my choice.

That's the spokes ordered, 221 mm...... should be here by Tuesday.....Many thanks for the replies.......