Hi,
I would like to replace spokes on my 7900 c50 wheels.
Can I use bladed spokes of the same length from DT Swiss straight through spokes or do I need to find Shimano spokes?
Thanks
Replacing C50 Spokes
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Re: Replacing C50 Spokes
Postby Duck! » Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:41 pm
You should be able to use other straight-pull spokes of the same length.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.
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Re: Replacing C50 Spokes
Postby denwol » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:02 pm
OK, thanks. Do I need matching nipples or are the threads on spokes universal? Im very new to this:)
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Re: Replacing C50 Spokes
Postby tk38 » Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:07 pm
Out of curiosity, why are you replacing spokes?
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Re: Replacing C50 Spokes
Postby Duck! » Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:28 pm
Stick with the Shimano nipples, but replace if possible; the thread is the same as normal 2mm diameter spokes. They're bigger than normal nipples, so the rims are drilled accordingly. I'd have concerns about generic nipples pulling through & destroying the rim in the process.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.
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Re: Replacing C50 Spokes
Postby denwol » Fri Jul 31, 2015 2:33 pm
I bought a set of rims which had spoke damage from a chain/rear derailed mishap.tk38 wrote:Out of curiosity, why are you replacing spokes?
The bloke replaced the spokes with normal spokes, 7850 spokes I believe, because he couldn't get hold of 7900 bladed spokes.
So, in the name of aesthetics and so I can gain an extra two hairs of a fraction I thought I would change the normal spokes to bladed spokes.
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Re: Replacing C50 Spokes
Postby Duck! » Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:02 pm
7850 spokes are also bladed, and depending on model within the family not necessarily compatible with 7900.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.
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Re: Replacing C50 Spokes
Postby denwol » Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:19 pm
Ive received the wheels now and cant really spot a difference between the spokes so im not going to worry about it. Thanks for the advice.
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