Filing spokes on the rim

[RobWJL]

Hi all,

I recently bought an old Colnago Super which I have subsequently dismantled. I'd like to reuse the wheels but upon removing the tubs I notice that the spoke protrude an alarming amount (+/- level with the rim wall and perhaps slightly proud in places). The bike had clearly done a lot of miles in this condition so I'm not sure how much of a problem it is...

I was wondering if it's necessary to reduce their length slightly to remove the risk entirely and how best to do that - a small file? Grinder?

Is there such a thing that could clip the spoke ends off in situ without removing them? It looks unlikely but though I'd ask

Cheers

 

[oonaff]

dremel grind ?

 

[Little Al]

Re:

Var used to make an end knipper type cutters .But if you are only doing one set of wheels (if you could find them) would be expensive A small grinding wheel in a Dremel would do the trick. Do your rims have recessed eyelets? you can allow some spoke protrusion on these rims. I always used to plug the eyelets with cork made it nicer for the Tubs or rim tapes to sit on. Dab of Tub cement kept nicely in place

 

[RobWJL]

Hi Little Al,

Yes, they do have recessed eyelets but the spoke end is still protruding out of the recess into the 'tyre zone'

 

[Little Al]

Hi Little Al,

Yes, they do have recessed eyelets but the spoke end is still protruding out of the recess into the 'tyre zone'

Dremel & tiny grinding wheel then + steady Hand

 

[RobWJL]

Thanks all - will give it a try tonight...