Replacing spokes

Replacing a broken spoke is simple, and here are the easy steps to show you how.

Stuff you'll be needing:
- A new spoke
- Spoke wrench
- Basic tools

(1) Firstly, remove the wheel from your bike and take of the tire and tube. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to the article on how to do so. Then, peel off the tape from inside the rim.

(2) Your new spoke should come with a nipple. so unscrew the old nipple, and put the new one in.

(3) With your new spoke, insert it into the hub flange, and position it so that it matches all the other spokes (same weaving pattern).

(4) Thread the spoke into the nipple, and adjust the tension using a spoke wrench.

(5) Put the tape, tube and tire back on, and mount onto your bike.

(6) The spoke tensions may not be even, and you may want to true your wheel.