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Kalukis
Guest
I've got a Bianchi Pista--cheap machine built wheels. I've had an
interesting problem with broken spokes. I've broken 4 spokes (one at a
time, at different times) on the rear wheel. I was looking at it the other
day (in preparation for re-lacing it with name brand spokes) and notice that
all 4 of the spokes that broke were
- on the non-drive side
- were "pushing spokes", not "pulling spokes".
Now this is a track hub set up for cogs on both sides, so the wheel is not
dished.
Any theories (hopefully reasonable) on why only the non-drive pushing spokes
are breaking?
-Kalukis
PS - Love the Pista -- recommend everybody give fixed-gear a try--it's cheap
and fun!
interesting problem with broken spokes. I've broken 4 spokes (one at a
time, at different times) on the rear wheel. I was looking at it the other
day (in preparation for re-lacing it with name brand spokes) and notice that
all 4 of the spokes that broke were
- on the non-drive side
- were "pushing spokes", not "pulling spokes".
Now this is a track hub set up for cogs on both sides, so the wheel is not
dished.
Any theories (hopefully reasonable) on why only the non-drive pushing spokes
are breaking?
-Kalukis
PS - Love the Pista -- recommend everybody give fixed-gear a try--it's cheap
and fun!