How to replace a broken spoke | Syd Fixes Bikes

It's been a while since we broke a spoke, but it recently happened, so we finally get to do one of our most-requested videos, how to replace a broken spoke.

What you'll need:
Replacement spoke and nipple: https://bit.ly/3vjDl5U
Spoke wrench: https://bit.ly/2YZ1XVS
Chain whip: https://bit.ly/3AO0KOd
Cassette tool: https://bit.ly/3pdIsUi
Tire lever: https://bit.ly/3APS363
Scissors: https://amzn.to/3j4qEXZ
Rim tape: https://bit.ly/2YYOUTW

Other things in the shed:
Our toolkit: https://bit.ly/337LfDf
Allen keys: https://bit.ly/2HpDW15
Work stand: https://bit.ly/3mTXStc
Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY
Syd's apron: https://amzn.to/345MbHz
Paint pens: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u

00:00 Intro
01:22 What you'll need
01:50 Why should you do this?
02:14 What to do if you break a spoke while riding
03:33 How to access the broken spoke
05:07 Removing the broken spoke
07:43 Replacing the spoke
11:51 Truing the wheel
12:24 Re-taping the wheel
13:02 Putting it all back together
15:27 How to replace a broken spoke in one minute


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