Butted or straight-gauge spokes on touring wheels?
11-05-09, 02:09 PM
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When trying to build a bulletproof tandem wheel, I bought Alpine IIIs from St. John St. Cycles in the UK. They have tons of lengths (even the ones DT has discontinued). Decent price and quick shipping.
11-09-09, 10:23 AM
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Also cut spokes without rolled threads are something I would not buy.
edit: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/wheels.html#spokes see Harris Cyclery Notes on Alpine III
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11-24-09, 03:40 PM
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Butted. If you don't want to build it, Harris cyclery has a topuring wheel-set for about $220 and it uses butted spokes. They make for a stronger more durable wheel.
