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14 Apr 2005
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XT600E - spokes
Hi all
I'm after a bit of advice...myself and a friend are off to South America in June. We'll be riding on roads for 99% of the time, we're not planning on doing any off-roading.
Is it worth fitting heavy-duty spokes to the XT600s or will the standard wheels be OK? Does anyone know how much fitting heavy-duty spokes will cost??
thanks!
Matt
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Hi. Try Alf Hagon in London (Essex) 0208 502 6222.
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21 Apr 2005
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Your spokes will be fine!!your bike has got the standerd steel rims and there built to take lots of abuse...just take a spoke key with you to tighten any that may become loose.
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top tip: lockwire youre spokes together where they cross. itll make em a bit stronger.
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25 Apr 2005
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Hi,
If you decide to stick with standard spokes, you should take a couple of spares for front and back, you could get yourself a bargain off ebay if the length is right for your bike
(item #7970287064)
---zeb
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