[CR] need source for long spokes

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Chater-Lea)

Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:04:57 -0800
From: "mark" <mbarnes@eskimo.com>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] need source for long spokes


Does anyone here know of a reliable source for long spokes? I need a 308mm spoke to repair my front wheel (1970's Shimano low flange hub, 27-inch Super Champion rim, 3 cross). My LBS doesn't have anything this long, nor do any of my usual sources.

I've never snapped a front spoke before -- are my 30+ year old spokes going to start failing in large numbers?

Mark Barnes
Astoria, Oregon, USA