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I had two broken spokes on the S-7 front wheel. I went into the local Schwinn shop with the wheel and told him I needed two spokes for the 20 inch S-7 wheel and I think they are 7-7/8" long. He gave me a funny look and said he needs to know what that is in millimeters. I told him we measured things in inches in 1964
but I could do the conversion. The mechanic is maybe in his 40s. He eventually brought out the correct length spokes. So, I installed the 2 new spokes. They look so funny in the wheel as they are very shiny and the rest are grey due to 60 years of weathering. It was recommended on here to leave as much of the bike as original as possible - it's only original once. So, now what should I do to make it not so obvious? Replace all the spokes on both front and rear wheels or scuff the two spokes up and paint them grey? Recommendations? Thanks.
Terry W.
but I could do the conversion. The mechanic is maybe in his 40s. He eventually brought out the correct length spokes. So, I installed the 2 new spokes. They look so funny in the wheel as they are very shiny and the rest are grey due to 60 years of weathering. It was recommended on here to leave as much of the bike as original as possible - it's only original once. So, now what should I do to make it not so obvious? Replace all the spokes on both front and rear wheels or scuff the two spokes up and paint them grey? Recommendations? Thanks.Terry W.
GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
I had two broken spokes on the S-7 front wheel. I went into the local Schwinn shop with the wheel and told him I needed two spokes for the 20 inch S-7 wheel and I think they are 7-7/8" long. He gave me a funny look and said he needs to know what that is in millimeters. I told him we measured things in inches in 1964
Terry W.
Are the new spokes galvanized steel or stainless steel? You can't make the old ones shiny, so you need to dull up the new ones.
WillWork4Parts
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
I'll have to look and see what I have to match in the morning. Post up some pictures of the front spokes, maybe focusing on the hub and about 3" out...so I can tell if the spokes are butted. All of the later 20" wheel's spokes were not butted, but I can't remember when the transition year was for that. I'm thinking the 1960 speedster I had came with double butted spokes.
WillWork4Parts
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Yes, that's what I needed to see. I'll go look in the spoke box for some double butted spokes to match those.
Did you ever get you private conversation to work ? I can't -- nor do I see it listed as described in the answer you received -- did you have to get it some how set up through the CABE?
