What thread is a bicycle spoke?
What thread is a bicycle spoke?
Bicycle Industry Threads
| Nominal Thread Size | Example of Bicycle Uses |
|---|---|
| 2.2mm x 56 tpi | Common 2mm spoke threading |
| 3mm x 0.5mm | Dropout adjustment screws, some derailleur hardware, accessory hardware |
| 4mm x 0.7mm | Some derailleur limit screws (DIN standard) |
| 4mm x 0.75mm | Common derailleur limit screw (JIS standard) |
What size is spoke thread?
Length: Spoke nipples are usually 12, 14 or 16mm in length. If using aluminum nipples, the spokes should be long enough to engage the full length of spoke nipple threads so that the load is carried from spoke to the top of the nipple.
Can you cut spokes?
To be clear,if you are cutting spokes to size and threading them yourself, any method of cutting that does not bend the cut end of the spoke is probably OK. You can use a small file to remove burrs or sharp edges afterwards, and make a chamfer if needed by the thread cutter.
How does a spoke tension meter work?
Basically they all apply a preset tension to a spoke (the same spoke and desired tension required for the particular wheel build), then a tensiometer reading is taken. The reading is just a number, that’s all, and you tension the spokes in the wheel to the same number.
How is the thread on the spoke of the machine made?
The thread is rolled/cold forged onto the spoke, which does not remove material as would occur if the thread were cut into the spoke. The machine performs through the operation of a manual crank.
How much thread do you put on a spoke saw?
One revolution of the machine handle both cuts and threads the spoke. It is designed to cut and thread 1.8 mm (15 ga.), 2.0 mm (14 ga.), 2.3 mm (13 ga.) and 2.6 mm (12 ga.) spokes and place 10 mm of 56 tpi thread on the end of each spoke.
How long does it take to thread a Phil Wood spoke?
Please allow 2 weeks. The Phil Wood Spoke Cutting and Threading Machine is designed and manufactured to provide an invaluable tool to manually size, cut, and place a factory-quality thread on a spoke within a few seconds.
What is a Phil spoke machine used for?
Spoke Machine The Phil Wood Spoke Cutting and Threading Machine is designed and manufactured to provide an invaluable tool to manually size, cut, and place a factory-quality thread on a spoke within a few seconds. The thread is rolled/cold forged onto the spoke, which does not remove material as would occur if the thread were cut into the spoke.
