So I have been going along on a used Specialized Allez I picked up for most all my road miles this season. It is a 2002 with the original rims and hubs on it. There had been at least 1 spoke that was repaired before I got it (silver spoke where all the rest were black).
Last month I broke another spoke and had the wheel into the local shop and asked if they felt it was worth repairing or what. They stuck the new spoke in trued it up and now last night popped another- broke right at the elbow. Looking over the Ritchey rear hub today in the light it looks like the holes are getting worn. The rim is an Alex (which talk on many review sites are so-so for quality anyway).
So local shop's wheel building expert is off today and I am debating whether to repair it one more time (to get through the season? and use as a backup) and order up something new either immediately or as soon as I can get the funds together. Could it be an OK backup - occasional use for me?
Any suggestions on deals for replacement (9 speed cassette if it matters), I know a few recommendations have been made on here in the past from threads discussing road wheels but searching on wheels and spokes I have not found the threads.
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