It’s a bit weaker without it. I have ridden with several missing before. Wheels come out of true faster when the forces of riding aren’t spread out evenly.
lskesm on
It’s fine to ride but not forever. Next time you get a flat just replace it. It’s a circle of life, spokes snap and get replaced.
MikeHockeyBalls on
I would classify this as not ideal. You’ll be fine and it can last super long but the wheel is objectively weaker and may be prone to losing its straightness easier
Awkward_Importance49 on
As long as you have the right length spoke you can replace one spoke without re-lacing the entire wheel.
It’s not the best way, but it does work if you make sure you weave it in to place correctly.
Silver_Guide5901 on
My friend. One spoke missing from a wheel just describes how you are slowly starting to shred harder. Keep it up young grass hopper. Only got 35 more to go
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It’s a bit weaker without it. I have ridden with several missing before. Wheels come out of true faster when the forces of riding aren’t spread out evenly.
It’s fine to ride but not forever. Next time you get a flat just replace it. It’s a circle of life, spokes snap and get replaced.
I would classify this as not ideal. You’ll be fine and it can last super long but the wheel is objectively weaker and may be prone to losing its straightness easier
As long as you have the right length spoke you can replace one spoke without re-lacing the entire wheel.
It’s not the best way, but it does work if you make sure you weave it in to place correctly.
My friend. One spoke missing from a wheel just describes how you are slowly starting to shred harder. Keep it up young grass hopper. Only got 35 more to go