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^ no brokey no fixy no?

That's the answer I was hoping for, rhb.

One note difference (two half note)?

Actually, some are more than one note different.

On a 32h 3x you'll live, but make sure to check now and then if it worsens.

Thanks, Thuekr. I will.

Anyone know of a shop that has pacenti sl25 rims 32 hole in stock.

Planet X/On one have the CL25 in stock for half price.

Look mum should do.Ring em first though...

Not in fat bastard 32 hole

So, yesterday morning I broke a spoke on my rear wheel. System X - Open Pro. They've been excellent for the last 3 or 4 years. Can I replace the one spoke or should I rebuild the whole thing?

Just the spoke assuming the rim is ok

You need to get the right length spoke.

I want to build a sturmey archer aw3 wheel but the earlier (and better) hubs seem to be 40h... is 40h just massive overkill for a small girl or will it not make much difference? Does anyone make 27" 40h cheapish rims? for that matter can anyone recommend any 27" cheapish rims? boxy and shiny please.

Thanks!

I'm not sure what the spokes used in the original build are. That could be a problem, right?

I would try Spa and SJS cycles (if you haven't already).

Run your finger along a spoke. Is it butted? If so you probably want Sapim Race.

A decent lbs should be able to help with getting the correct spoke.

I'll have a feel...

...then I'll check the wheel.

is 40h just massive overkill for a small girl or will it not make much difference?

It is massive overkill but it won't make much difference.

Velocity make the Synergy in 40H/27"

thanks guys

Perfect, must be he last pair in the country and they are now mine.

If you live SE you're welcome to come and use my tensiometer and check if you're worried about the integrity of the wheel.

Replace the spoke that's broken. Depends on how balanced the rest of the tensions are with the one spoke missing. If they are balanced ish then I would just true up near the break point otherwise loosen them off and re-tension. Works for me. How's the rim? Concave braking surface? Any cracks round the rim holes?

It's all in pretty good shape. I'll check the braking surface when I get home. The eyelets all seem fine. I'll give it a proper going over and clean up. I don't think the spokes are butted. Wheel building is not a great deal of experience with beyond basic truing though. Definitely something I'd like to learn.

Is the rim heavy?

No: it won't be strong enough not to experience fatigue with a missing spoke, new wheels time.

Yes: It'll be too stiff to true and you know you want something lighter, new wheels time.

This N+1 game is fun!