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Originally Posted by bmike
The nipples on my wheels failed without salt involved - just with lots of rain riding.
If I were a racer boy I'd have built up a lite set of wheels... and I'd use them only for events.


I really think the rotational weight of the brass nipples is negligible in LD cycling. Especially if you throw a dyno hub into the mix. And lights, a bag, extra clothes, etc. Then put on those 28's that offer some puncture resistance and you've shot the whole thing down!

Its not like folks are accerlating out of controls so they can be first to make the next corner...

YMMV
I have never had any problems, but then I cut up my wheels every two to three years.
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