22-12-2021, 03:16 PM
(This post was last modified: 22-12-2021, 03:18 PM by Reckless Rat.)
Just done my rear wheel. For Bob's information it is about 8°C ambient temp here today but I'm working in the garage with the gas heater on full. It took me exactly 7 minutes using 8" motor cycle tyre levers to remove the tyre and tube. I had to replace a total of three inner (short) spokes - the two that I had found plus another one I hadn't. I managed to fit all three without having to sacrifice any others, (with a bit of persuasion). The spokes are from Richards Bros and exactly the same diameter as the originals, and the threads just pass through the drilled holes in the centre. The wheel was done, tensioned and ready for a coat of paint in under half an hour.
I use duct tape rather than a rim band, purely because I'm tight and I had some. Never had any problems with it. The broken spokes look like they have been fatigue cracked for quite a while, judging by the corrosion. All three had broken about 1/2" from the bend next to the wheel centre.
The Longstone tyre came off without any bother whatsoever. I reckon it will "walk" back on too.
I use duct tape rather than a rim band, purely because I'm tight and I had some. Never had any problems with it. The broken spokes look like they have been fatigue cracked for quite a while, judging by the corrosion. All three had broken about 1/2" from the bend next to the wheel centre.
The Longstone tyre came off without any bother whatsoever. I reckon it will "walk" back on too.