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.
removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby P!N20 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:02 pm
^ Dunno, but don’t forget to do the vacuuming.
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby jules21 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:10 pm
I have til Monday when the wife gets back
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby Duck! » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:08 pm
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.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby find_bruce » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:11 pm
No you don'tjules21 wrote:you'll need to click here to view image
It doesn't get easier, you just get slower
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby jules21 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:21 pm
awesome, thanks guys. except Karl. that wasn't helpful. hope you are feeling better though
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby Ivanerrol » Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:25 pm
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
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
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby jules21 » Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:46 am
yes they were cheaper off there. you can get them new but at $10 a spoke usually.Ivanerrol wrote:Why did you buy these spokes off fleabay?
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.
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Re: removing nut on end of Mavic spoke
Postby foo on patrol » Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:09 pm
Think ya self lucky. It cost me $20 a spoke for my Fulcrum 1s.
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