friendly1uk
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Punx0r said:I've broken a couple of spokes in my Chinese-laced wheel. Both times from hitting a sharp bump at speed (last one was a 1.5£ step at 30mph). Broke at the nipple both times.
I've given up on the wheel. When it gets really bad I'll do what others have suggested and learn how to rebuild it properly with thinner, quality spokes. I imagine it will be a long and frustrating process but hopefully worthwhile.
I found it quite soothing. Just get yourself comfortable with something to half watch or listen too. Numb your mind a little and give it a couple of hours. I was happy thinking how many of my forefathers probably did the exact same thing. It was very satisfying to be doing it again in my currant incarnation.
If you think you can stand there and do it in half hour, your going to feel uncomfortable and like your getting nowhere. Yes, I have seen the video of some sweat shop kid doing them in no time, but that is not the bad job and bad experience we want to emulate. It is a steady evenings work to build two wheels in front of the telly.
Edit: You could well be right AL. I think we need some better pics. I wrongly deleted the request before posting. A macro of the actual breaks might be interesting too.