removing nut on end of Mavic spoke

[jules21]

does anyone know a good way of removing the nut from the end of a Mavic spoke?

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I bought this on E-Bleh and it's the right spoke, but I didn't expect it to have this nut on the end. Clearly was used on a different model mavic wheel to mine (Cosmic Elite).

Yes I've tried turning it with a spoke wrench and as you'd expect, it's bonded so that didn't work. There's limited scope for applying much force.

[P!N20]

^ Dunno, but don’t forget to do the vacuuming.

[jules21]

I have til Monday when the wife gets back

[Duck!]

Hold the spoke firmly as close to the nipple as possible to minimise risk of twisting the spoke, and use a hex socket or appropriate spanner to remove the nipple. It will take a bit of grunt, but will come off.

[kb]

Ambiguous subject there

[find_bruce]

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No you don't

[jules21]

awesome, thanks guys. except Karl. that wasn't helpful. hope you are feeling better though

[Ivanerrol]

Can I ask a silly question?

Why did you buy these spokes off fleabay?

Are they second hand and/or hard to get?

I ask because I have some similar Mavic's

[jules21]

Why did you buy these spokes off fleabay?

yes they were cheaper off there. you can get them new but at $10 a spoke usually.

mind you, this seller made me work for them, renegotiating the price and sending to wrong address. I guess that's why reputable retailers charge more.

if you need any let me know.

[foo on patrol]

Think ya self lucky. It cost me $20 a spoke for my Fulcrum 1s.

Foo