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01-06-22, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Koyote

Just curious: how do you get an accurate measurement from a broken spoke?

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Originally Posted by _ForceD_

C = \/A2 + B2 - 2AB cos θ
A and B are the known sides of a triangle. (Radius of rim and radius of hub spoke holes.)
θ is the angle between them.

Or, use a Park Tool SBC-1.

Dan

The Park tool only measures an intact spoke's length...And Trigonometry only works if you have the wheel.

You've not answered the question.

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