| Also known as | W1497 |
| Diagram | Fig. 19 — FRONT WHEEL · ref 4 |
| Subsystem | wheels |
| Listed in parts books | 1964–1968 |
Spoke (8/10G x 53 in. straight) c/w nipple
Straight-pattern front wheel spoke, 8/10 gauge, 53 in., complete with nipple.
This is a front wheel spoke, straight pattern, in 8/10 gauge and 53 inches long, sold complete with its nipple. It's listed under part number 37-1497, with W1497 as the older-style number for the same piece in earlier parts books.
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Spokes like this one lace the hub to the rim and carry the load between the two - the straight pattern means it seats flat rather than bent at the head, which matters when you're matching spokes around the wheel. The catalog shows this one turning up across front wheel listings through the mid-to-late 1960s, so if you're rebuilding a front wheel from that era it's worth checking your spoke pattern and count against what's on the bike before ordering a full set.
If you're lacing a wheel you'll want to know your hub and rim so the spoke lengths and gauges all match up front to rear and side to side. Give the shop a call if you're not sure which spokes go where on your wheel.
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