http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Buying individual Brompton spokes en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:41:32 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110753 Thu, 16 May 2013 19:33:57 +0000 HankChief 110753@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My back wheel is now back up it's full complement of spokes thanks to a very kind donor.</p> <p>The helpfulness of CCE strikes again.</p> <p>I even have a couple of spares in case I or any of the other Helios owners have a broken spoke in the future.</p> <p>Thank you </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110237 Sat, 11 May 2013 22:01:43 +0000 allebong 110237@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes my ones are also too long (around 180mm). I believe it is possible to cut a spoke down and have the end tapped with new threads for the nipples - maybe worth asking your lbs if they'd be able to do this? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110234 Sat, 11 May 2013 21:55:00 +0000 wee folding bike 110234@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Brilliant bikes do single spokes in other sizes</p> <p><a href="http://brilliantbikes.co.uk/brompton-rims-and-spokes/610-brompton-superlight-spoke-5053099027040.html" rel="nofollow">http://brilliantbikes.co.uk/brompton-rims-and-spokes/610-brompton-superlight-spoke-5053099027040.html</a></p> <p>so it might be worth contacting them to see if they will send you one. They wouldn't make much on that deal of course. </p> <p>If you're really stuck then Alastair Gow has a spoke cutting machine and will make you any size you want. There might be some comment about riding a kids bike…</p> <p><a href="http://www.wheelcraft.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.wheelcraft.net</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110231 Sat, 11 May 2013 20:56:51 +0000 Arellcat 110231@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hank, sorry, my spare spokes are 146mm, 150mm, 174mm, 176mm and 189mm.</p> <p>Do check with Biketrax though for singles. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110224 Sat, 11 May 2013 19:18:13 +0000 HankChief 110224@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for the help guys.</p> <p>I've looked on SJS and Brilliant and can't find singles for sale in 155mm size just a complete set.</p> <p>So unless I'm missing something with my searching, anyone with an odd 155mm spoke lying around to spare would be exceedingly welcome. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110149 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:15:13 +0000 Tulyar 110149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have both the DB and PG spokes in a variety of Brompton Lengths. I know I need a part pack of the DB in 154 I think. As i build and destroy 36 spoke rear wheels I sometimes have spare spokes in the 151-155 sizes. </p> <p>If you go to the BromptonTalk wikiplace they have the workshop manual page for wheel rim/spoke combinations to suit the full range of standard hubs - e-mail me direct and I think I'll have it scanned from the manual somewhere (really need that PA!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110142 Fri, 10 May 2013 16:26:04 +0000 SRD 110142@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I used Brilliant bikes once for a tube when no local shops had size i needed. They came up on a google. </p> <p>was very pleased. I ordered wrong type of valve, and when i tried to 'adjust' the order, turned out it had alreayd shipped. they sent the correct type free. has been enough to get me to give them more business. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110140 Fri, 10 May 2013 16:22:34 +0000 wee folding bike 110140@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've got them off SJS before but they charge for postage and on wee cheap things that can cost as much as the item (I need an indicator chain which is £4 but more than £2 postage).</p> <p>Brilliant bikes have Brompton spokes on their web page and they seem to sell singles. They don't charge for postage but they also don't have the indicator in stock. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110090 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:21:51 +0000 Arellcat 110090@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SRD, yes, Bromptons are 16" (ISO349) while the Helios tandems are 20" (ISO406). But spoke length also depends on the depth of the rim and the diameter of the hub (and as a knock-on effect, how radial or tangential the spoke lacing is); a big Shimano Alfine will generally need shorter spokes for the same rim than a hub for a cassette. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110088 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:05:00 +0000 allebong 110088@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have an old 20" BMX wheel with a knackered rim but plentiful spokes. Seem to be about 150mm long-ish. Be happy to take a couple off for you to try. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110080 Fri, 10 May 2013 09:49:25 +0000 SRD 110080@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We've not yet broken any, but I could see rationale to splitting an order with you in anticipation....</p> <p>(aren't brompton wheels a lot smaller than 20"?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110070 Fri, 10 May 2013 08:47:33 +0000 Arellcat 110070@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Motorbike spokes won't work: they're huge muckle things that are about 1/8" thick.</p> <p>Biketrax is probably your best port of call for finding short spokes. I was able to buy a few spokes when my Brompton's back wheel started breaking them. I don't know who in Edinburgh has a spoke thread rolling machine though, otherwise you could buy any decent plain gauge stainless spoke and shorten it.</p> <p>You can always buy custom spokes from SJS Cycles. That's where I go when I need a wheel's worth. I may actually have something kicking around in 154-156mm; I'll look when I get home. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10147#post-110061 Fri, 10 May 2013 07:44:07 +0000 HankChief 110061@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi</p> <p>I've just spotted that I've broken a spoken on the rear wheel of my Helios, and looking for suggestions on how to fix it.</p> <p>It is 155mm long, which seem common for bromptons but I can only see whole sets of spokes for sale rather than individual ones.</p> <p>Options as I see it are</p> <p>1. Buy a whole set for £25-30 and have many spares</p> <p>2. Find somewhere locally that could cut one down to size. Any idea where?</p> <p>3. Fleabay has some individual motorcycle spokes in 155mm - any one know if they would work?</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Wheel-Spoke-Nipple-10-Gauge-155mm-Long-x-1-/140739073382?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&amp;hash=item20c4b3d566">155mm spoke</a></p> <p>Thanks in advance,</p> <p>HC </p>