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MikeM

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I just found 1 broken spoke on the rear wheel. All others are tight. I have to pull the wheel to replace it. Is it safe to ride on it til I have time in the winter to pull it apart?
 
One spoke is no problem. Just remove the spoke so it does not cause an inner tube puncture.

Then keep an eye on the rest of them and park it if you see a second broken spoke. Jim




MikeM said:
I just found 1 broken spoke on the rear wheel. All others are tight. I have to pull the wheel to replace it. Is it safe to ride on it til I have time in the winter to pull it apart?
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Forgot to say that the nipple is still in the wheel, is that a problem?



comnoz said:
One spoke is no problem. Just remove the spoke so it does not cause an inner tube puncture.

Then keep an eye on the rest of them and park it if you see a second broken spoke. Jim




MikeM said:
I just found 1 broken spoke on the rear wheel. All others are tight. I have to pull the wheel to replace it. Is it safe to ride on it til I have time in the winter to pull it apart?
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MikeM said:
Forgot to say that the nipple is still in the wheel, is that a problem?
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Nope. Just twirl the broken piece out of the nipple. If you're concerned about water intrusion, squirt a small dollop of RTV into the hole.

Nathan
 
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