spokes snapping uk spoke supplier?

[stormb22]

has anyone had a problem with spokes snapping with the bafang bpm kit from greenbikekit and know a uk supplier of replacement spokes?

 

[catsnapper]

The quality of Chinese supplied e-wheels is variable - poor quality spokes, thin rim walls and inconsistent wheel building standards can give problems.
These can be minimised by checking a new wheel to see if it has a reasonable level of even tension. Also check on the 'dishing' of the wheel to avoid brake alignment and other problems when the wheel is installed.

Adjustments are fairly easy to carry out and have been effectively covered by D8veh in previous threads.

I can supply custom cut European made DT Swiss and Sapim replacement spokes in 13g and 14g in any quantity. These makes are considered the best available and usually minimise spoke problems if fitted correctly.
If a wheel has had several spokes break or used with a broken spoke, it's possible the spokes will continue to break, even if good quality new spokes are fitted and the tension corrected.

Remember these are bike wheel components, with a powerful motor, rough roads and 'enthusiastic' riding it's possible to destroy any wheel

Alan

 

[stormb22]

Ok thanks for that information i think its a best bet to rebuild the wheel when i have time i have a spare good rim to do this ,how are you contactable should i require spokes do you have a web site?

 

[catsnapper]

catsnapperspokes@gmail.com is the best way to contact me for now. I'm in the middle of setting up new separate sites for wheels and spokes. The European boom in e-bikes has created a massive increase in the demand for custom spokes

Alan

 

[oigoi]

I can vouch for the quality of the DT spokes I have given them a lot of stick downhill mountain biking and jumping and never had one break