Its a good thing I'm ordering a set for my unicycles! Not going to get to dirty riding street and trials but I'll take them off every once in a while to check on them. Thanks for the thoughts though! Didn't think they'd do that!
I see staining left by dried, dirty water...not dangerously corroded spokes as suggested. What's the original spoke diameter? What's the current diameter? I'd bet there is virtually no change. Those spokes are likely 304 stainless steel. Keep it away from salt and it'll last decades.
Not "dangerously" corroded yet but definitely corroded. I understand your point but mine is why take the chance of a spoke breaking at the worst time. I think spokes are a very overlooked maintenance part of a bike. Stainless can most certainly corrode under the right conditions. Thanks for your input!
Lol I hear ya, the outer ones aren't to bad, it's the inner ones that get pinched between the spokes. After getting a couple under your nails, you'll be cussing them. Thanks for watching!
I think you got it mixed up Bro.....The spoke covers will protect the spokes from a lot more than they hold in! If they are put on properly they won't let a great deal of moisture in....but yeah...definitely clean/dry and replace if necessary.
I've seen way more damaged spokes from uncared for covers than bare spokes. I have a 19yo bike with clean bare spokes, it doesn't seem like anyone takes covers off and cleans the spokes. Then if any sand gets in the covers..
So because some owners have the lack of proper cleaning and or maintenance, your suggestion is to not use the spoke covers ...... How about just properly maintain and clean your bike ??? Proper cleaning and maintenance is a must for any tool 🤔.
I agree but to properly maintain these they would have to be taken off after each ride to remove trapped sand/water. Or at least every few rides, and also rinsed out before reinstalled. Like remember car bras? You were supposed to take them off and clean wax you car underneath to prevent damage..almost no one did and they wore through the paint. The new bra is the clear wrap to "protect" the paint, those have a life span and need to be removed/replaced. No one does that, they dry crack and ruin the paint instead. So I hear your point but to properly maintain these doesn't seem like it can be done easily.
I've read that you can seal them tight by applying heat. They act like heat shrink and keep moisture out. I have no experience, but it would make sense.
Grease would probably attract dirt. Something like Maxima SC1 dried and wiped or a coat of wax would be better. Any type of non stick protective coating would greatly help.
I use these on my crf250 but coat the spokes with acf50 before installing them.
12 months on No corrosion.
Happy riding.
Sweet idea. What's acf50?
It's a corrosion resistant coating.
My spokes are rusty af so it is a good idea to put spoke covers on
actually, rust shouldnt be there in the first place.
@@Aderfostousuperman the bike got stolen anyway. it was a yamaha xt660x with brand new titanium arrow silencer and a brand new stuncage front and back
i still am gonna get some,, honestly just keep it clean that’s all
Its the never ending battle of Heart vs Mind. When it comes to my bike, my heart wins every time 😁
I would have never thought of that. Thanks for the advice.
Its a good thing I'm ordering a set for my unicycles! Not going to get to dirty riding street and trials but I'll take them off every once in a while to check on them. Thanks for the thoughts though! Didn't think they'd do that!
DUDE! Another Une guy! Hello man> Got these on my QX Series 27.5... they are fine bro
I’m going to buy them anyway👍🏼😂. I think they look amazing and I live where it’s very dry and I will check them tho thanks for the info
They do look good, just keep an eye on them.
😂😂 me too
Buuullshit!!
You're supposed to grease the spokes before putting them on
Good idea. A coat of wax first.
I'd be worrying about getting some new tires there😂
Lol. Yeah this bike was completely rebuilt new tires and all, no worries.
0:01 Sounds like Tommy Lee Jones. From the movie Men in Black
😂
yes and he even looks like him a little
Are those stainless spokes?
I see staining left by dried, dirty water...not dangerously corroded spokes as suggested. What's the original spoke diameter? What's the current diameter? I'd bet there is virtually no change. Those spokes are likely 304 stainless steel. Keep it away from salt and it'll last decades.
Not "dangerously" corroded yet but definitely corroded. I understand your point but mine is why take the chance of a spoke breaking at the worst time. I think spokes are a very overlooked maintenance part of a bike. Stainless can most certainly corrode under the right conditions. Thanks for your input!
Im buying some too
Judging by that front and rear tire that bike is ridden into the ground. It's not the spoke covers fault that that bike is a rat
Fr. He doesn’t take good care of his stuff
WD-40
Mine are already corroded so f it 😮
See that would be a good reason to use them!
thort the cover was to hide that
I mean if your spokes are already corroded these covers would look better.
On mtbs they are absolutely fine
Taking off is a pain. Takes off in .5 second.
Lol I hear ya, the outer ones aren't to bad, it's the inner ones that get pinched between the spokes. After getting a couple under your nails, you'll be cussing them. Thanks for watching!
I think you got it mixed up Bro.....The spoke covers will protect the spokes from a lot more than they hold in! If they are put on properly they won't let a great deal of moisture in....but yeah...definitely clean/dry and replace if necessary.
I've seen way more damaged spokes from uncared for covers than bare spokes. I have a 19yo bike with clean bare spokes, it doesn't seem like anyone takes covers off and cleans the spokes. Then if any sand gets in the covers..
it helps if your spokes are painted. I used them for years on my mtn bike with black spokes, no problems
How about spraying the spokes with WD-40 or putting wax on them first?
That would definitely help. They will do fine with maintenance.
Ur tire tread looks more corroded
It got a new set of tires, this was before they were installed.
didnt realise they were that bad?
There not.....this guy is a melt
So because some owners have the lack of proper cleaning and or maintenance, your suggestion is to not use the spoke covers ...... How about just properly maintain and clean your bike ???
Proper cleaning and maintenance is a must for any tool 🤔.
I agree but to properly maintain these they would have to be taken off after each ride to remove trapped sand/water. Or at least every few rides, and also rinsed out before reinstalled. Like remember car bras? You were supposed to take them off and clean wax you car underneath to prevent damage..almost no one did and they wore through the paint. The new bra is the clear wrap to "protect" the paint, those have a life span and need to be removed/replaced. No one does that, they dry crack and ruin the paint instead.
So I hear your point but to properly maintain these doesn't seem like it can be done easily.
I've read that you can seal them tight by applying heat. They act like heat shrink and keep moisture out.
I have no experience, but it would make sense.
No, they are split longways to get them on the spokes so dont think that would work.
@@TepcoCycleRepair well if you get it hot enough the slit would stick together and seal it so yes it would work.
@@Ronjon6162 Not the right kind of plastic to stick unless you melt it together.
I only use them for pedal bikes 👍
ebay order cancelled.
How about just buying powder coated colored spokes?
Cerakoted spokes would be better, powder is to thick. If you cover the threads when you powder then your good.
Tyres are destroyed haha
What about using them 🤔 on my wheelchair ♿?
Perfect just stay out of the mud!
Your rear tyre is a lil low my bro
I did a full restore on this bike, check it out.
th-cam.com/video/GsxIuFAkGNQ/w-d-xo.html
Only thing wrong is your tires
This was during a complete rebuild, check out my other vids.
Forget your spokes get a tyre
This was the beginning of a rebuild, see my other videos.
Great information! Thanks for the video.
What if you put a bit of grease on the spoke before apply?
Grease would probably attract dirt. Something like Maxima SC1 dried and wiped or a coat of wax would be better. Any type of non stick protective coating would greatly help.
Today I bought straws instead
Might not be long enough.
@@TepcoCycleRepair I have a mtb and u can cut w straws and stick tyem together but spoke straws are probably nicer looking
Thanks, I almost bought some.