We're talking about Sapim CX-ray spokes which are not what most people think of as "bladed" spokes. I've ridden this type of bladed spoke on wheels for 20+ years with no problems. It is the wider one in Mavics, etc., that are funky.
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11-06-2008, 02:10 PM #1
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11-06-2008, 02:23 PM #2
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To tell the truth I've never really taken that good a look at the spokes on my race bike.... They aren't as funky wide as something like a Ksyrium, but they are quite different... Shimano wheels have the spoke nipples on the hub rather than at the rim. I think that they can use fewer spokes if its done that way?? Love the wheels, but I definitely wouldn't use something so proprietary where there would be any problems with getting them fixed.
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11-06-2008, 02:42 PM #3
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The CX-rays don't look bladed at all. You can feel the blade and they're a bit more sparkly than round silver spokes.
You can tell they're bladed when pulling the pump head off the valve.
No matter what wheel one chooses, I'd think a couple extra spokes and nipples for a cross country ride would just be commonsense.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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11-06-2008, 03:13 PM #4
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ah yes - slit knuckles from slipping while removing a tire from the rim..... done that one... ouch Originally Posted by SadieKate
You can tell they're bladed when pulling the pump head off the valve.
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