Originally Posted by
kaitanium
took it to 3 people in the city and they all suggested rebuilding as aluminum nipples arent good. Not sure if they were trying to make $$ but i personally doubt it.
One of the guys tried to just replace the spoke but couldnt true the wheel. Something about the original wheelmaker didnt grease the nips so everything is locked in? I dont know enough about bike mechanics to really judge.
Aluminum nipples do corrode. Especially after 10 years. They're lighter but brass is better for people who aren't weight weenies.
How much would getting a new set of DT comp spokes + brass nipples + a rebuild cost? You're not going to be able to get a better wheelset than what you have (assuming your rims are decent) for $250. You may get a single rear wheel that matches the quality of your current wheel but it wouldn't match in terms of aesthetics.