How To Replace A Broken Spoke | Mountain Bike Maintenance
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- čas přidán 22. 10. 2017
- Given the nature of mountain biking, broken spokes can happen from time to time. With a few tips from Doddy, you'll be able to replace a broken spoke and re-true your wheel in no time.
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Although it might seem daunting at first, replacing a spoke doesn't have to be a very difficult job.
Doddy talks you through the process of replacing a spoke on your mountain bike wheel here:
First remove the tyre and rim tape, particularly if you are running a tubeless set up, and the cassette or disc rotor if it is a rear wheel.
Work out the length and type of spoke you need for your wheel.
Next remove the broken, or damaged, spoke.
Thread the new spoke nipple onto the replacement spoke, and then tighten to finger tightness.
Now using a spoke key, only tighten by a quarter turn on each spoke. Also don't put too many turns on one spoke, you may need to slightly loosen the spokes on either side of the broken spoke to true the wheel properly.
Once you have got the wheel as true as possible, relieve the tension on the spokes by placing the wheel on a hard surface and leaning on the rim.
Let us know how you get on with replacing a spoke in the comments below 👇
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Let us know how you get on replacing your spokes in the comments below 👇
I managed to replace a spoke without removing the tyre, but I had to hold on to the nipple as if my life would depend on it. Thinking about it, it probably did.
I can replace a spoke without removing the wheel from the bike.
Mow Money Mods but why
no removing the wheels, or cassette or discs to replace a spoke or two, the question is why not? I would think.
Mow Money Mods I guess you're right! Especially if you're using your frame as a jig... it's just the wheel comes off in 30 seconds
You guys change the way I look at life and that you make me spend more time outside . Thx
Tsniperking 1 You get right!👍
Really good tutorial. Had everything I needed to get this done. Thanks so much!
Doddy's vieos are excellent.
Is his name Doddy?
That cable tie truing guide is a great hack! In fact, you could probably tape one cable tie to the seat stay so the locking end is sticking up and you can slide a tail (without locking end) through it. It's adjustable that way. You can't back it out, but you can run it all the way through and back in if needed. I'll try it next time
Just yesterday I broke my spoke!! Haha thanks for the good timing.. I'll try this.
Sick vid dods, well explained cheers m8!
Thanks goblin man
You are meant to hold aero bladed spokes in place with a stablisation tool as you tighten the nipple otherwise they twist out of alignment, this guy failed to do that, it can cause them to break prematurely. They are aligned so they cut into the air, for aerodynamic effect.
These are not aero spokes. This technique is called "bladed spokes" which helps the strength mostly.
The tool is called a Mavic Spoke Holder for Bladed / Aero Spokes .. so I think you are wrong
This video from Park Tools explains it czcams.com/video/ZB_d8x05qXk/video.html
Perfect tips for me👍❤
Nice videos Doddy!
Who needs spokes when you have ..... CABLE TIES!!!. #DoddyBodge..
you obviously didn't see their cable ties video
Good luck with the Darwin Awards!
The portmanteau of Doddy and Bodge would (with some artistic license) be Dodgy.
Doddy is fast becoming my favourite presenter. Quality video again 👍🏼
Another very good video Doddy and very nice to see you got your trusty cable ties involved again. I do have 1 question though, if you'll indulge me. Are you not supposed to hold bladed spokes to stop them rotating slightly while tightening the nipple?
Perfect, good job 👍
Very informative Doddy and well : SPOKEN : You Yangs Australia 👀
So helpful. Thank you
this is why v brake forks and frames are perfect for
Watching doddy twist up those bladed spokes is terrifying. There's a tool for that dude! Also, I'd suggest the Park TS4 truing stand, or their available thru-axle adapters for best results.
So spoked about this great video
Get it.....?
Good video doddy
I cringed the moment he turned the nipple without holding the bladed spoke!
Or the moment he bent the rotor at 7:00...
You did one really crucial mistake
Bladed spokes need a special spanner in order to keep the bladed part from twisting (as it happened in 5:55)
Otherwise you are putting tremendous forces on ur hub flanges and on the spokes them selfs.
@mikeleight right i apologize
Cheers dude!👍
I have totally mangled my front Fulcrum rim, got it straight by bending it back. One scary thing when bending back the rim was that the weld opened and closed as I applied pressure. I guess no more jumps and trails on my rims.
When I built a new wheel, I used a broken piece of spoke to hold the nipple though the hole and then simply screwed it off of that and onto the replacement spoke.
Can you also do a video on how to build a wheel
They did not so long ago.
Mark Papke park tools have some really good wheel build video's on their channel, would recommend giving them a look.
Mow Money Mods ok thank you
Hey Buddy, great videos, but you need a plastic tool from mavic to keep those blades from twisting.
Thank you
Hi guys
Can you make a video of how to lace a wheel. I have to replace my broken hub with a new one and I'd like to do it myself. I'm replacing my rear hub with a shimano 28h hub. Thanks a lot 👍
Thx helped alot
7:52 If the wheel itself has been trued on the jig, why does it still do that when it is mounted on the bike? That's what happens with my bike. How can the bike itself be used as a jig if the sideways motion of the rim is not the same when it's on an actual jig?
hi one of my spokes broke on my dirt jump bike and i am looking to replace it. But I have no idea how to find the correct size for my spokes. I my wheals have formula 20 hubs, Jalco X320 rims, and mach one spokes that are J bend with 26 inch wheels. Do you have any advice on finding the correct size spokes and which ones should I get for my bike?
So my industry nine wheels are 4 years old and been abused a lot. Earlier this year i broke one and today broke another both within the nipple. I am thinking all my spokes may be getting weak from flexing and age. Should i replace all of them or just when they break?
those mavic hubs are siccccck
I've a Kent E-Bike with one broken spoke in the back tire. I don't have any of the necessary tools to repair it. How important does it matter if I just leave it alone or should I take it into the bike for repairs?" "Will it be expensive" Thanks for your great videos ''1
Hey guys could you please do like a mini movie type thing on building up a wheel
Hello I've got 5 damaged spoke nipples. Can I swap the damaged nipples 1 by 1 and not have to use a wheel jig? Thanks
Doddy may i know the length of that spoke ( Mega 290 pro 2018) same as my bike. Tnx
How do you find the correct spoke nipple to replace the nipple or are all the nipples on bikes the same.
im a beginner, am i at the right way?
i want to change 10speed hubs but i dont want to change rims, so i want to remove the spokes only
#askgmbn I went to a bike demo this weekend and rode the Specialized Stumpjumper, and tried a bunny hop and did it over a big log. At home, I have a Trek Marlin, and i can't get my back wheel off the ground. Why can I bunny hop the demo but not my own bike?
What size of spoke it will fit in 27.5 inch wheel
How do you tighten the seat?
*in Doddy's voice* ZIPTIES!
are spokes measured overall length end to end, or the distance between threaded ends? Great video?
End to end length :)
What watch is that Doddy?
how does this differ for a carbon wheel?
Nice Yesterday i broke 3 spokes on my Back wheel
Thanks for the Tutorial
just did this yesterday without removing the tire
Wyh you need spoke too when you can use small wrench, can anybody tell what the benefits are
Does a bent-ish spoke need to be replaced?
You glossed over any tips for getting all of the sealant out of the rim and cleaning the rim tape residue from the rim. How clean is clean enough? Does it need to be perfect?
Hi Laura, pinch the tyre so that you can cleanly pour most excess sealant into a wide container such as an oil bath or a washing up bowl. Then use some rags to wipe up the rest. It doesn't need to be super clean, just so it's not dripping everywhere :)
What about the rim if you have to retape it? It doesn't seem like the tape would stick if there's too much residue on the rim.
Rubbing alcohol will remove the sealant residue from the rim. You need it very clean so the tape will stick.
I was replacing spoke on rear wheel on the cassette side. At the time i had no tools to remove cassette, so i managed to put the spoke through the cassette somehow between the cogwheels.
Tomáš Krásl you got lucky!!
Sir, what is the price of one spoke
What do spoke Straws do
Can you re-use the spokes after removing?
yes
Cable ties are to MTB, as tape is to everyday life :P
Don't you need a tool to hold a bladed spoke straight?
damn im so early... just a qusetion can i use a hardtail for downhill (trek xcaliber 8 last years model)
You can use any bike for downhill, but you won't go as fast as with a proper downhill bike.
panzerveps ok thanks!
My spoke is loose and when I turn it won’t turn it just spins the whole spoke
at 0:57 can't you just leave the rim tape on, do the replacement then tape over the pierced section of rim tape?
What if the cassette doesn't come off so easily. Tips/tricks would be appreciated.
Love how he pauses before he says nipple
"cable ties... obviously" :)
Make sure not to bend your rotor while pushing on the rim...
Or u can use an adjustable spanner to fit a spoke
Why not
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Harry Wilson to put it very simply an enduro bike is better down hill trail bike should be better up hills. Enduro bikes have more travel a slacker geometry and they are expensive.
michael hurtley Thank You
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One week too late..i just replaced a spoke XD
probably someone should invent a portable bike stand
freeyourmind they exist, every tool brand sells a couple
See that bladed spoke twisted really hurts. Bad Doddy, shame on you.
"you can do it at home" * as long as you have all these shop tools
Obviously
I’m confident doing everything on my Mtb apart from spokes! Spokes are witchcraft...
and why exactly dont you use the blade holder for bladed spokes? you're torquing those things so much and in the video you can even see them twist so much!! de-stressing the spokes wont always fix that
those are only 24 spoke wheels!!!! and they were speked on the nuke proof mega? I think those would be destroyed after one hard landing!!! Am I wrong?
To be honest you are wrong! Wheels are crazy strong these days (especially this set). If maintained and tensioned correctly a 24 spoke wheel can certainly be strong enough to put on an aggressive trail bike!
But if you've learned those skills then lacing a new rim in is easy so you may as well save your money and build your own wheels,
No use of the tension tool !
tire? TIRE?!
This looks very messy, tedious and difficult… anything else I’m missing?
what is the perfect MTB for the Netherlands?
aero road bike (or gravel if you really want to go offroad...)
Max Ysdohegal ...for riding under the sea level O_o
Depends on where you live and what you want to do with the bike there is no best bike for a certain area
Fat bike, they can float and ride on the beach.
any crosscountry will be fine.
yup ive got one of those jigs just lying around for that once in a bluemoon when i break a spoke! Maybe show another method instead of using a £2-300 jig that the average rider doesn't have!
Notification squad
How to replace spokes on the trail?
Cable ties!
Ride home, take the chicken line. A wheel won't collapse just because a spoke is missing on a normal wheel.
You can carry a pocket knife and whittle a new spoke out of a straight stick. Top tip.
shit, I'm early.
Sss pop haha same
Why no spin the wheel
Disappointed 😂😂😂
pretty cool but who has all these specialised tools? better just taking it to a shop instead of buying them all. and yes you can bodge it, so why not show us the home mechanic way?
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The only reason they did this video is because Mavic is a thing
Does something this easy really need a video?
Dave Clarke I'm not talking about replacing a spoke I meant that the video was 10 minutes long when it could have been 2 minutes. I am sorry if my original comment was misleading
280th
Why no spin the wheel
Disappointed 😂😂😂