7½” Bike Spokes

Bike Spoke – 7½”

Steel J-Bend Bicycle Spoke and Nipple – 7½” – Reliable, Short-Length Component for Small Wheel Builds

This 7½” Steel J-Bend Bicycle Spoke is a high-quality component essential for the integrity and stability of small-diameter wheels. The short 7½” length makes it the perfect choice for constructing or repairing wheels for BMX bikes, scooters, children’s bikes, or small utility carts. Constructed from durable, high-strength steel (implied galvanized or stainless), this spoke is built to resist breakage and handle the impact and load stress placed on small wheels.

The spoke features the universally recognized J-bend head, ensuring a secure and compatible fit with most standard bicycle hubs. Each spoke comes complete with a matching spoke nipple (typically brass or steel), providing the necessary component for achieving and maintaining proper spoke tension for a perfectly true and strong wheel.

Key Benefits

• Short Length: 7½” size is perfect for small-diameter wheels, ensuring proper wheel geometry and tension.

• Durable Construction: Made from sturdy steel to resist breakage and handle impact loads commonly found in small-wheel applications.

• Complete Set: Each spoke comes with a matching nipple for immediate, hassle-free installation.

• Standard J-Bend: Ensures wide compatibility with most standard bicycle hubs.

• Wheel Integrity: Essential component for proper load distribution, truing, and overall wheel strength.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: (Implied Model)

• Product Type: Bicycle Spoke and Nipple

• Length: 7½ inches (7.5”)

• Head Type: J-Bend

• Material: Steel (Implied Galvanized/Plated)

• Nipple Included: Yes (Matching brass/steel nipple)

• Gauge: (Standard bicycle gauge, implied)

• Application: Small Diameter Wheels (BMX, Scooter, Utility)

• Grade: General Purpose/Durable

Perfect For

• Building new wheels for smaller bicycles or equipment.

• Repairing broken spokes on BMX, scooter, or trailer wheels.

• Wheel builders requiring a reliable short-length spoke supply.

• General bike workshop and repair tasks.

Application Instructions

• Confirmation: Confirm the correct spoke length required is 7½” for your specific hub and rim combination.

• Installation: Hook the J-bend head through the hub flange hole.

• Lacing: Thread the spoke through the appropriate rim hole and secure the nipple onto the threaded end.

• Tensioning: Use a spoke wrench to tension the nipple, bringing the wheel into true and achieving proper, uniform spoke tension.

Pro Tips

• Always apply a lubricant (like spoke prep or oil) to the spoke threads before installing the nipple to prevent seizing and ensure accurate tensioning.

• When replacing a single broken spoke, always replace with a spoke of the exact same length and gauge.

• Use a dedicated spoke wrench to avoid rounding the nipple flats during truing.

• Store the spokes in a dry environment to prevent rust.

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