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Gone are the days where you could go to ebay, and find anything you wanted. I notice there just isn't a lot of spokes for the 68-71 enduros. Is there another year with the same size spokes? Anyone have any success  reconditioning spokes? . Stan
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Replied by Hardworker on topic wheel spokes

I had my RT1 wheels re-laced with stainless steel spokes at Buchanan's Spoke & Rim in Azusa, CA.   The cost of the new spokes compared with typical eBay prices. 
I disassembled the wheels, had the hubs polished, and took the loose rims and hubs to them 

You might try zinc electroplating the spokes yourself.
Last edit: 23 Dec 2021 20:58 by Hardworker.
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