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Old 11-01-12 | 03:39 PM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

Originally Posted by himespau
So what you're saying is the weight advantage of alloy nipples might be lost in longer spokes?
That's funny to even consider. The weight advantaqe of alloy nipples for two 32 spoke wheels is about 40 grams. Their main benefit is that you can get them in colors.
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