# Avoid spokes breaking

**URL:** <https://community.cyrusher.com/t/avoid-spokes-breaking/419>\
**Category:** Questions\
**Tags:** ebike-tips\
**Created:** [December 5, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cyrusher.com/t/avoid-spokes-breaking/419 "2024-12-05T09:53:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cyrusher.com/t/avoid-spokes-breaking/419/1 "2024-12-05T09:53:52Z")

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**1. Keep spokes evenly tensioned**

Loose spokes will move slightly with every pedal stroke. If the movement occurs between the steel hub flange and the spoke elbow, the moving spokes will fatigue or wear out.

**2. Avoid overloading**

Overloading increases the pressure on the spokes, and constant pressure while riding can cause them to break.

**3. Maintain proper tire pressure**

Tire pressure set too low will result in more tread contact with the ground, and the impact on obstacles will put pressure on the spokes, resulting in wear and tear.

**4. Use decent spokes**

Poor quality spokes are less able to withstand pressure and can easily break.