Originally Posted by
uspspro
Yeah the alloy nipples were recommended by a builder for my single bike. Never again.
Actually, I only have the CX-rays in the front of the tandem. Used regular DT double butted (14-15-14 IIRC) in the rear because of the disc brake. 32 CX-rays up front (3x) and 36 of the DTs in the rear (3x). I figured the CX-rays wouldn't matter too much in the rear aero-wise. But man those other spokes are heavier!
The wheels were built by Precision Tandems.
I have not much problem with the front, only one broken spoke that I remember.
Hoping the DB14s and my improved wheel building skills will result in a more reliable rear wheel.
Yeah when you hold them in your hand the CX Rays feel really light, but it really amounts to the weight of some pocket change.