Thread: Touring with a freewheel & broken spokes?
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Old 09-01-19, 07:11 AM
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Johno59
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1930s lacing


B4 keyhole eyelets (1936?) Dynohubs meant the low side used twisted spokes rather than button ended.


Even the high side used curled ends despite it being unnecessary. A long spare can be carried and simply cut to size.
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