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This repair guide will direct a beginner or intermediate bike enthusiast through all the steps needed to replace a damaged or broken spoke on a bicycle.
The bicycle used in the fix was a GT Men's Aggressor Pro Mountain Bike. The steps in the guide were specifically designed for this bike model. Please note that even though most mountain bikes would require the same steps, some small discrepancies in parts on other bikes may make this fix unsuccessful on different models.
This guide only applies to the front wheel as the steps to removing the wheel differ on the back wheel. If taking the back wheel off and putting it back on is not an issue, steps 4-17 are the same for the rear wheel. It is important to note that this fix will be much easier with a friend or in a group; doing it alone can pose challenges.
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Pull the quick-release lever on the front wheel of the bike and turn it to loosen it.
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Remove the fork from the axle of the wheel.
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Remove the cap from the Presta air valve that is located between the spokes on the rim.
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Push up on the Presta valve to release the air in the inner tube.
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Twist the valve to remove the nut from it.
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Remove the tire and inner tube from the rim.
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Loosen the spoke by using the spoke wrench.
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Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the screw corresponding to the damaged or broken spoke.
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Use a T25 screwdriver to remove the six 10.0 mm screws from the disk brake rotor.
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Unthread and remove the spoke from the rim and the hub.
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The spoke will come out of the hole.
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Thank you for using our guide. Enjoy getting back on the trails or roads!
Thank you for using our guide. Enjoy getting back on the trails or roads!
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