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A spoking tragedy.

Parsimony

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My bike shop could cut the spokes off as desired. They can thread spokes as well. Cost is about $1.00 per. So basically any spoke of correct diameter can be cut to spec. I’ve used this method often. Same problem with bike wheels as motor cycle. (I think)
 
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Trim the excess length after truing the wheel and before applying the rim tape. That is why we have small angle grinders.
 

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Toglhat that is a beautiful build! There is nothing OCD about wanting things right and that definitely is not right and looks like ****. I can't believe guys on this forum would think this is acceptable. I would be unhappy about it as well. your work is awesome.
 

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Trim the excess length after truing the wheel and before applying the rim tape. That is why we have small angle grinders.
It has been pointed out several times that the problem is NOT excess spoke length that can be trimmed off.

The problem appears to be that there is about 3/4" of thread, but only 1/2" of ****** to cover it.

That means that there are threads showing on the part of the spokes that are still visible when the tire is installed.

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Trim the excess length after truing the wheel and before applying the rim tape. That is why we have small angle grinders.
We also have schools that not only teach you how to read, but also to understand the written word. I suggest you read my post again, maybe twice or thrice, if that doesn't suffice perhaps the pictures will give you a clue as to the problem.
 
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My bike shop could cut the spokes off as desired. They can thread spokes as well. Cost is about $1.00 per. So basically any spoke of correct diameter can be cut to spec. I’ve used this method often. Same problem with bike wheels as motor cycle. (I think)
I suggest you read my post again, maybe twice or thrice, if that doesn't suffice perhaps the pictures will give you a clue as to the problem.
 
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toglhot

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My bike shop could cut the spokes off as desired. They can thread spokes as well. Cost is about $1.00 per. So basically any spoke of correct diameter can be cut to spec. I’ve used this method often. Same problem with bike wheels as motor cycle. (I think)
I suggest you read my post again, maybe twice or thrice, if that doesn't suffice perhaps the pictures will give you a clue as to the problem.
 
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I'm really, really surprised at the number of really, really stupid people willing to make comment on something they know absolutely nothing about. The mind boggles!
 

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I'm really, really surprised at the number of really, really stupid people willing to make comment on something they know absolutely nothing about. The mind boggles!
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I'm really, really surprised at the number of really, really stupid people willing to make comment on something they know absolutely nothing about. The mind boggles!
Personally, I think it’s a combination of people that are not properly reading what was written, and a written description that was a bit confusing. I know I had to re-read it a couple times to realize the spikes were not too long, just that they had too many threads.

I am not a “spoke” person for my bikes, but can appreciate a nice-looking wheel. I must not be as much of a purist as you, but I think they look fine as-is.

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Well, I don’t think you got the point. This is a forum whereby newbies can learn from polite responses. Unless you think otherwise? Let it go. Thanks again a great weblog. I’m not an expert in GJ.
 

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I have spoke blanks in my garage. Some would be appropriate length and thickness that they could be cut and threaded to your specific needs. I live in small town Montana and we have this available. You’d not be using your current spokes.
PS: I also thought about small festive condoms placed to cover the exposed threads. Probably not weather proof. Thanks again

Respectfully HVAC
 

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It looks terrible with the exposed thread and if protrudes to wear the inner tube would be it’s a serious safety concern
 

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I don’t have either of my bikes close by but if I remember right both of the show just a little thread. One is a king/stans built by myself and my other set is i9/stans built by i9. Both show some thread.
 

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How do you get hoops so perfect that you can bottom the threads out and it all be true with no adjustment? Serious question! Both of my bikes run true enough but they could use a little tweaking
 

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How do you get hoops so perfect that you can bottom the threads out and it all be true with no adjustment? Serious question! Both of my bikes run true enough but they could use a little tweaking
What's a little "tweaking"? The bikes I work on the spec is .30" I get them within 1/2 of that working with new stuff, within usually unless really beat up.
 

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How do you get hoops so perfect that you can bottom the threads out and it all be true with no adjustment? Serious question! Both of my bikes run true enough but they could use a little tweaking
Only the outer part of the ****** is threaded. The inner part where the wrench flats are is drilled smooth and just hides the threads. There's quite a bit of range where the threads are hidden but you're not bottomed out.
 
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