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MarkS

08-17-06, 11:31 PM

I have a (now) worn-out rear wheel for which I would like to replace all the spokes one by one. The spokes don't have to be top-notch ... since I might fail in the enterprise anyways. Nashbar doesn't have the color/size that I want. Performance hardly has anything. The bike warehouse sells wheelsmith, but in bundles of 50 which means buying 2 bundles (at $25 or $50 depending on butting) PLUS the nipples separately -- too pricey for an iffy project. Are there other sources, or is this just the way things are?

Thanks!

Dogbait

08-18-06, 12:41 AM

...........snip........... Are there other sources, or is this just the way things are?

Thanks!

Mike (http://oddsandendos.safeshopper.com/20/cat20.htm?44) will sell you the exact number and size spokes you need and nipples are included. Shipping is reasonable and quick.

Soil_Sampler

08-18-06, 01:13 AM

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/thumbnail.asp?offset=0&deep=1&cid=15