How do I know the size of my bike spokes?

Pull both spoke heads inward towards the center to seat the nipples. Using the narrow tips of the caliper jaws, measure from inside to inside of each J-bend. Record this measurement to the nearest tenth of a millimeter. In our example, each spoke measured 266 mm, with the J-bend-to-J-bend at 35.7 mm.

Are bike spokes universal?

Which spoke is right for you? The correct spoke for your wheel will largely depend on two things – sizing and intended riding type. Sizing: Spokes come in a variety of lengths to suit the vast range of wheel sizes on the market, from 20” BMX wheels right up to 29” MTB hoops.

What size spoke nipples on my bike?

The common bicycle size rim hole and matching nipple is 4mm. Some rim holes and nipples can be 5mm or even 6mm on ebikes or cargo bikes.

Does spoke length have to be exact?

No. A millimeter too long is fine, if the effective rim diameter (ERD) is measured very accurately (but it may not be measured accurately enough).

Are all spoke nipples the same size?

The most common spoke nipple sizes are 3.23mm, 3.30mm, and 3.45mm. However, you might encounter other spoke nipple sizes ranging anywhere from 3.2mm to 9mm. Many spoke nipples are also square-shaped, including the most common sizes listed above. Some manufacturers use star-shaped or hex-shaped spoke nipples instead.

What are 14G spokes?

The 14/15 gauge measurement on the spoke actually refers to the fact that they are a butted spoke, 14g at the ends and a narrower 15g in the middle (to make them lighter but still strong)… Yes, 14G is the size for the spoke nipple.

How do I order a spoke?

Orders can be placed directly through the app, The Wave & Spoke Facebook page or The Spoke and Wave websites. Customers can browse the menus of The Spoke and The Wave, place their order and choose between picking up the food immediately or at a scheduled time.

How far off can spoke length be?

For most folks, too long or two short really doesn’t matter as long as it’s within about 2 mm, so just round to whichever stock size is closest to ideal. If you go beyond the 2 mm, it is better to be a little short than long.

Does 1mm make a difference in spoke length?

One of the reason is that if the spoke is 1mm longer than it needs to be, then the builder may not be able to get the proper tension on the spoke, because they run out of threads on the spoke since you have to turn the nipple in further to make up for the extra length.