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Hi, I am looking to buy some spare spokes. These will be taken to stage races so that if I need a running repair after a stage then I have a suitable spoke handy.
The spokes are DT Competition Straightpull Spokes with a range (AFAIK) from 304, 305, 306 to 307mm.
Do I need to 'stock' spares in all lengths, or can one make do with slightly shorter/longer spokes?
What is an acceptable margin-of-error? 3mm ok?
Is it better to be longer or shorter?
What size spokes would you recommend taking as spares?
NB These spokes are very difficult to source, will probably have to be bought in packs of 10 @ £18, so it would cost £72 to take all 4 sizes.
Many thanks,
Rich
It's not ideal, but a couple of mm either way isn't going to kill you.
Try Dylan at www.yourspokes.co.uk who should be cheaper than that.
Thanks. Will contact Dylan / Your Spokes.
Suspect I am going to go for 306mm and make-do if require shorter or longer.
the sizes you are looking for are a bit odd.
Basically a DT SWISS SP hubs will give you same length for both side on both wheels
The sticker on the rim says: 305/306 front, 307/305 rear.
It's a DT Swiss Spline One 29" mtb wheel.
EBay straight pull spoke a few people selling singles DT and sapim. for a couple of quid a pop, shop about you should be able to find a few different lengths.