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Chino Nacino
04-02-05, 08:01 PM
posted in singlespeed also. . . no replies yet, so I thought I might try here. . . Okay, looking to build up my next wheelset . . bought the Brandt book, read it twice, and I think I'm ready. Against his recommendation, however, I want to use bladed spokes. I found a place online that has wheelsmith spokes pretty cheap, but I can't find any place that has any of the other bladed spoke brands (Sapim and DT Swiss) I've been looking at. Does anyone know of any U.S. website I can get these from? I'm also not adverse to going to a LBS to get them, so if you have any recommendations for NYC shops that can get these, please let me know. Thanks in advance. . .

phantomcow2
04-02-05, 08:09 PM
why use bladed spokes? Some require you to slot your hubs, are you willing to do that as well? The Sapim CXrays dont, for a measly 2.50 a spoke. The only place i have seen the Sapims sold is Thor USA. the DT bladed ones are readily available online, look on AE bike or any site with that catalogue. Wheelsmith also makes some
Chino Nacino
04-02-05, 08:13 PM
bladed just because I think they look neat. . . stupid reason, I know, but whatev. And no, I don't plan on filing the hubs. . . I want to use the spokes that don't require me to do so. . .thanks

phantomcow2
04-02-05, 08:14 PM
I dont follow bladed spokes. BUt i know the sapims dont require that, and i believe the wheelsmith dont as well. Im not positive about the DT