Broken spokes-what's the worst that can happen?

[medwaste]

Getting bike ready to ride the last family enduro and noticed there are now 3 broken spokes on the rear wheel. At my pace (slow) what's the worst that can happen? They'll be replaced over the winter.

 

[Patman]

Sort of depends if thy are all together or spaced around the wheel.

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

You was doing some close racing, and got a footpeg in your wheel? Surely the spokes did not break from being froze? As long as you can still torque the rest and its running true, good to go. Froze nipples and I would not trust it 10 more feet. Vintage Bob

 

[_JOE_]

I hate it when my nipples get frozen.........

 

[pesky nz]

broaken spokes are a ticking bomb and no-one knows how many ticks are left. Spokes go in 4 different directions and if all your broaken one face the sams way failure is nearer. You may get the wobbly warning or a sudden failure. broaken spokes often puncture tubes so take lots of warm clothes and snacks for while you wait on the sweep crew!!!

 

[helio lucas]

I hate it when my nipples get frozen.........

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