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This particular spoke snapped at the hub end right on the bend, it was on the inside of the hub.
I have the spokes tensioned to 10 on the park tools gauge, this is about right?
rydon-
Thats too low, only 55kg on a 1.5mm spoke, should be up at 16-17
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at the hub end right on the bend, it was on the inside of the hub
That's what I would expect. Inbound spokes are more vulnerable to this failure because they get less support on the bend than outbound ones. If the flanges are thin, you might be able to improve matters by using washers under the spoke heads.
dubtap
gbj_tester
Obviously take Skully's advice and use Comps, but it would still be interesting to know which spokes are breaking, and where.