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JFax:
I started breaking spokes on a regular basis this fall when I tried to learn how to grind angled ledges. Reason being that I often hit the wheel just above my hub guard. I got a Gland as it protects a bigger area of the wheel and since then my spokes are kept intact.

I do however go through 2-3 (i.e. all) zip ties every session. Almost one every single grind. This is super annoying. Anyone got a tip on how to install a gland and not having zip ties break all the freaking time?

blueee:
gland 2  and a shoestring
the j heads of your spokes will still eventually get smashed in

badlight:
The shoestring sucks too, but you might get an entire session out of it, instead of a single grind.


Ive been thinking about CA gluing a few set screws into it, and using a nut and a washer to hold it in place. Im pretty lazy though.

JFax:
I remember a friend who had a similar guard to gland where you screwed it on to the spokes, worked wonders.

My bike got stolen though, so it doesnt matter anymore...

blueee:
zorg bikes hubguard.

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