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Old 06-05-10, 06:42 AM
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cny-bikeman
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Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
http://go.bikeforums.net/?id=42X1295...23post10914239

Looks like a decent enough deal but would pay the extra 3 bucks and change for brass nipples... I will build wheels with alloy nipples if people are really insistent, and it will be a good wheel, but will only guarantee wheels built with brass nipples.
It appears brass nipples are standard and only black brass are more. Absolutely no reason to go for aluminum nipples in your case - and I think it's completely silly anyway. If you want to save 40 grams, or better yet let's use 80 grams to account for "rotational weight," just take 3 ounces less water with you on your rides. The pretty colors are the only reason I can see to choose aluminum spokes, and you have to accept the possible downsides.
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