How to Buy the Right Bike Spokes
- 1). Measure your old spokes. Bicycle spokes are generally measured in millimeters and sold that way as well.
- 2). Check that your spokes are the proper length by using a chart if you're building new wheels or cannot get an accurate measurement of your older spokes.
- 3). Choose a material for your spokes. Stainless steel is rust proof and lightweight, making it suitable for a wide variety of uses. Chrome-plated spokes are less expensive but won't hold up as long. Titanium spokes are also available, and may be lighter than stainless steel or chrome-plated spokes, but can be more expensive and slightly harder to find due to the fact that titanium is a pure element rather than an alloy.
- 4). Visit a local cycling shop with any questions before you buy. The staff may have valuable insight into the spokes you are interested in and can warn you away from poorly made product.
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