Replacement Spokes - Fulcrum Racing 7's

Opus_One

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me where I can get replacement (front) spokes for the Fulcrum Racing 7s (blew a couple out there at the weekend and can't seem to track them down on CRC or the usual suspects).

Also (this is my first time actually having to replace spokes) can you use different types of spokes to replace, ie mix different types on the same wheel?

If not, and a full replacement is needed, I welcome your recommendations for alternatives to the original spokes....

Thanks!

xz

I have a spare fulcrum 7 front wheel in good condition that you can have for €35 it's a 2009 model

zzzzzzzz

Opus_One wrote: »

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me where I can get replacement (front) spokes for the Fulcrum Racing 7s (blew a couple out there at the weekend and can't seem to track them down on CRC or the usual suspects).

Also (this is my first time actually having to replace spokes) can you use different types of spokes to replace, ie mix different types on the same wheel?

If not, and a full replacement is needed, I welcome your recommendations for alternatives to the original spokes....

Thanks!

Stagg cycles in Lucan are a fulcrum dealer

Opus_One

@ aidan.offbeat - Thanks - I'll get in touch with Stagg cycles and see what they come back with.

@xz - Cheers - I'll get back in touch if I can't sort out the spokes. Can you tell me where you are based? Is the wheel true? Any differences to the 2010 model that you know of?

Also, anyone any thoughts on simply using different spokes to replace the broken ones - will this make much/any difference to the wheel balance or performance?

(Sorry if this is a bit of a silly question to some of you - as I say, this is the first time I've had to replace spokes).

Appreciate your help!

xz

I'm based southside, Ballybrack/Shankill, the wheel is true, I have it as the rear one was totalled in a crash, and I bought a set of 5's to replace.
Have you tried The CycleSuperstore in Tallaght, they replaced a spoke for me on the rear wheel 18months ago.

I think the only differences are the graphics on the rims between 2009 and 2010 model

Opus_One

Thanks XZ. Sounds good - no too far from me at all.

I will get in touch with CycleSuperstore as well (where I bought the bike) and see what they say.

Incidentally - slightly off topic I know - how do you find your 5's versus the 7's?

xz

Other than the 5's having bladed spokes as opposed to rounded ones, Theres not any difference in my opinion, might be a slight weight difference, but as regards performance, I see no difference

I bought my 5's here http://www.jedi-sports.de/product_info.php/info/p2315_Fulcrum-Racing-5-2011.html, they were a fiver dearer when I bought them 3 months ago, and the P&P is only @ €7 as far as I remember, they took about 4 days to get here. Thats a saving of over €50 on the price in the CycleSuperstore

Opus_One

Thanks for the link XZ, I'll add the site to my growing list of cycle-related favourites! Will be in touch re: the wheel if I need it. Cheers!