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Old 12-10-09 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zzyzx_xyzzy
Usually the problem is getting few enough for one wheel.... "bulk" you can buy boxes of 72 or 144 at lots of places.

I get Sapim spokes from Bike Tools Etc. in bags of 20 for good prices. Dan's Comp will sell them piecemeal as well if you call them.
That's what I was looking for. I wasn't sure if spokes were sold in large packs, but 72 and 144 boxes would be ideal.

Originally Posted by davidad
Why not go for butted spokes? They build a better wheel. http://www.cambriabike.com/shopdispl...es+and+Nipples
I will eventually. I know that butted spokes are better, they also cost more and I'm currently unemployed. So I'm trying to make the most with what little cash I have.

Originally Posted by operator
If you aren't planning on building a lot of wheels, stocking enough spokes in bulk to achieve many different lengths you will need isn't very economical if that's what you're worried about
I just got to thinking about bulk spokes because three of the wheel sets will use the same hubs and rims. Those 72 spoke boxes would work out great for this project.
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