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Old 10-25-07, 09:08 AM
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mixed spokes?

I managed to damage 5 spokes during a cross race on a bontrager rear wheel (drive side). It is using dt swiss bladed/aero spokes. Unfortunately I can't find any shop that sells individual aero spokes (all local bike shops are geared for mountain bikers). Is there any issues with mixing in standard spokes? Will I have to respoke just the damaged side of the wheel or do I have to respoke the whole wheel? Is there issues with using double butted vs straight gauge if I do this? Yes I know it will look funny, but the wheel is 6 years old so I don't want to throw a lot of money at it. While at the same time, this wheel has never gone out of true, or had any hub issues so I think it has life left in it, at least enough to be abused during the cx season. Thanks...
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If it is a Bontrager with paired bladed spokes you are going to need the original replacement spokes.

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If it were me, I'd spend $20 or so, and re-lace the whole thing with DT swiss double butted spokes. It'll be stronger and likely ride better too.
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Originally Posted by smurf hunter
If it were me, I'd spend $20 or so, and re-lace the whole thing with DT swiss double butted spokes. It'll be stronger and likely ride better too.
Not sure but I don't think standard spokes will fit the hub that goes with the paired spoke wheels. At least that's what I decided when I looked at my wife's Bontragers.
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If your wheel uses straight-pull spokes then you will need to specify those, which are available in "normal" non-aero varieties, if not there is probably nothing to worry about since bontrager uses standard spoke nipples. A mix of spokes might look odd but will work just fine.
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Same question as the OP, but mine are Shimano WH-R540. They use a fixed side-pull (terminology?) spoke with bushing at the rim and adjustable nipple at the hub. (I need neither.) Shimano specifies the lengths in the EV document. Can I use any similar spoke of that length? E.g. Sapim CX-Ray?
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I believe so. Shimano WH-R540 uses a larger than normal nipple (might have to be special ordered, but )you might be able to use the existing one) but it has a normal 14 gauge thread, for standard spokes (including CX-ray).
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Originally Posted by smurf hunter
If it were me, I'd spend $20 or so, and re-lace the whole thing with DT swiss double butted spokes. It'll be stronger and likely ride better too.
where are you finding those spokes for that price? inquiring minds want to know...
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Originally Posted by brianp
where are you finding those spokes for that price? inquiring minds want to know...
Double butted are about 50cents a piece.
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Hmm 50c huh? Where do I order
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https://cambriabike.com - but be warned, they don't include nipples for that low price!
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