Thread: Reliable replacement for Aksium that stranded me.
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Old 07-06-16 | 08:09 AM
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Bikes: 1990 Romic Reynolds 531 custom build, Merlin Works CR Ti custom build, super light Workswell 066 custom build

Originally Posted by BikingGrad80
SO far I'm looking at TheBikeHub store's Kinlin XR200's 32 spoke rear with their generic hub and Dan's Comp sells Sapim double butted spokes for 0.40 each. I may need to purchase an Aksium just as a backup to get me through the rest of the season. This wheel build is more of a winter project.
You can get Laser spokes for not much more. They are far superior to regular double butted spokes. Much more durable besides being much lighter.
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