Originally Posted by atlantis .
just the other day i felt some roughness on the front wheel spokes and and realised that the paint had rippled a little, took a little sand paper to it and there was base corrosion( not too aggressive though). [COLOR= #ff0000]Thats when I realised that the spokes are not stainless steel below the black paint[/COLOR]. I have an aversion towards corrosion and thus the need. I am aware about the sizing procedure, but it would certainly help if some member has already done it. The job will be done by a professional, but unfortunately quality spokes are not easily available in India.