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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-16-22, 12:16 PM

Replies: 57

Another spoke broke

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Posted By Dan Burkhart

Sounds like your builder is not familiar with the...

Sounds like your builder is not familiar with the triplet design. It is a sound system and addresses two issues. It puts two thirds of the spokes on the drive side, which on a radically dished wheel...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-14-22, 01:01 PM

Replies: 57

Another spoke broke

Views: 2,692

Posted By Dan Burkhart

I doubt it. A 2 to 1 (triplet) wheel has two...

I doubt it. A 2 to 1 (triplet) wheel has two thirds of its spokes on the drive side which carries most of the weight. You have 20 spokes on that side so it should be plenty strong.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-14-22, 08:34 AM

Replies: 57

Another spoke broke

Views: 2,692

Posted By Dan Burkhart

I would agree with the above that if the rim is...

I would agree with the above that if the rim is salvageable the best way forward is to rebuild with quality double butted spokes. If it turns out the rim has a terminal warp, you will need to assess...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-13-22, 05:40 PM

Replies: 57

Another spoke broke

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Posted By Dan Burkhart

I see you are taking the OP at his word that he...

I see you are taking the OP at his word that he did not miss count the spokes in the rear wheel but it is entirely possible for a 30 spoke wheel to exist as I’m sure you know.
Some of the Chinese...

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