A customer brought in the front wheel from a Shamal Ultra (high-end Italian wheelset) for repair.
Apparently, they had a front light mounted on the bracket that attaches to the quick-release end nut, and it got caught and wrapped up in the front wheel.
Multiple spokes are bent.
I asked the customer if they had the front light mounted on the left side, but they said it was on the right side (which is normal).
The reason I asked is because the spokes on the cone locknut side were bent.
Got it fixed.
Six spokes in a row were bent on one side.
I bet there are some crappy shops out there who would just say, "Yeah, you'll need to buy a new wheel" for something like this.
Not to say that's the case here, of course.
The replaced spokes
All showing deformation and impact marks at the same distance from the hub.
Apparently, they had a front light mounted on the bracket that attaches to the quick-release end nut, and it got caught and wrapped up in the front wheel.
Multiple spokes are bent.
I asked the customer if they had the front light mounted on the left side, but they said it was on the right side (which is normal).
The reason I asked is because the spokes on the cone locknut side were bent.
Got it fixed.
Six spokes in a row were bent on one side.
I bet there are some crappy shops out there who would just say, "Yeah, you'll need to buy a new wheel" for something like this.
Not to say that's the case here, of course.
The replaced spokes
All showing deformation and impact marks at the same distance from the hub.