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Old 06-26-10 | 03:55 PM
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Bikes: 1974 Huffy 3 speed

Originally Posted by interested
My suggestion is 36H 3X with 2/1.8 mm spokes and brass nipples.
+1 There are also some DT spokes, like the Revolutions 2/1.5, that are so butted they tend to twist as you bring the wheel up to tension. For a first time builder, straight gauge or the DT Champions should be easiest.
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