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13 Gauge Stainless Spokes with Nipples for Hub Motors, 36 Pack (generic)

Hub-motor wheels are laced with short, thick spokes — 13 gauge (2.3 mm) is the usual — because the big flange sits close to the rim and the wheel carries far more load than a normal bike wheel. When a spoke snaps, ordinary 14 gauge spokes from a bike shop are the wrong diameter for the motor flange holes and nipples. Generic 13g spoke packs come in several lengths; measuring an existing spoke from elbow to end is the only reliable way to order. A pack of 36 lets you replace one or re-lace the whole wheel.

Replacing broken spokes on a rear or front hub-motor wheelRe-lacing a hub motor into a new rimKeeping spares for a heavy e-bike

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Key considerations

Measure an existing spoke length precisely — motor wheels use very specific lengths
Confirm 13g matches your flange holes; some motors use 12g or 14g
Use a 13g-compatible spoke wrench
Fix one broken spoke soon; the neighbors follow quickly

Pros

Correct gauge for most hub motors
Stainless steel
Economical pack

Considerations

Length must be measured exactly
Generic consistency varies
Nipples may need matching wrench size

Compatibility notes

Hub motors with 13 gauge flange drilling — confirm by measuring an existing spoke's diameter and length

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