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'''Measuring spokes''' is a process made easy by a | '''Measuring spokes''' is a process made easy by a [[ruler]] designed for the purpose. They are anodized blue and have special holes on them for hooking and measuring spokes. | ||
[[Image:spoke1.jpg|thumb|Hook the spoke into the hole.]] | [[Image:spoke1.jpg|thumb|Hook the spoke into the hole.]] | ||
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'''NOTE:''' The drawers in the spoke motel are 2mm apart; if the spoke is in between two sizes, file it with the shorter size. | '''NOTE:''' The drawers in the spoke motel are 2mm apart; if the spoke is in between two sizes, file it with the shorter size. | ||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Park Tool SBC-1 Spoke Ruler]] |
Revision as of 18:45, 26 December 2006
Measuring spokes is a process made easy by a ruler designed for the purpose. They are anodized blue and have special holes on them for hooking and measuring spokes.
- Hook the spoke into the hole.
- Pull the spoke straight, do not to angle it to one side or the other.
- Check the length further down the ruler.
NOTE: The drawers in the spoke motel are 2mm apart; if the spoke is in between two sizes, file it with the shorter size.