Emate City 2012 Broken spoke

[pmburton]

I broke a rear-wheel spoke on my Emate City (2012 model). Can anyone tell me what size/guage spoke I need to replace it?

 

[johnc461165]

According to their website the spokes are 13s gauge stainless steel, for the length just measure the old pieces.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

I've got some spokes off an Emate if you want to try them. They came from a wheel that had one or two broken ones, so they might not be ideal, but should get you out of trouble if you need something quickly. If you want a few, PM me your address, and measure the length of the broken one from the bend to the end because they're all mixed up with other spokes, so I don't know which are which.

 

[Taff]

I never realised the importance of spokes (re. the trueness of the wheel) before I had a problem on my MTB.

Is there anything I can do to ensure my spokes are in good order?

 

[Deleted member 4366]

I never realised the importance of spokes (re. the trueness of the wheel) before I had a problem on my MTB.

Is there anything I can do to ensure my spokes are in good order?

Praying is probably the best idea. Other than that, check them occasionally, and tighten any loose ones.

 

[Taff]

Praying is probably the best idea. Other than that, check them occasionally, and tighten any loose ones.

Is that just 'finger tight' tight?

 

[pmburton]

*Novice question* - can I measure the spoke in-situ in the wheel, or do I need to remove it?

 

[Deleted member 4366]

If you can see any of the thread, you can measure from the bend to it. but not if the nipple overlaps the thread. You can undo a nipple a bit to expose it.

I do up my spokes until it gets difficult to turn the key.

 

[Taff]

I do up my spokes until it gets difficult to turn the key.

Ah. A key.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Ah. A key.

Not easy to find the right size. Bike shops don't normally do them. This type work bur some of the cheaper ones don't fit so well:
8 Way Bicycle Spoke Key Bike Cycle Wheel Rim Wrench Spanner Tool Nipple | eBay

 

[pmburton]

I got a reply from Oxygen:

These are 198mm (freewheel side) and 200mm (disc side) with 12 or 13gauge