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Old 01-02-19, 12:36 PM
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Aluminum nipple replacement

I bought a used Cannondale Lefty that came with a Stan's ZTR Race Gold wheelset. The combined effects of the high sealant pH and heavily salted winter roads lead to corrosion of the aluminum nipples. Best would be to switch them all out for brass ones. I haven't built wheels since my 1971 Fiamme Yellow Labels and need some advice. Should I 1) forget about it and get a new wheelset, 2) replace the nipples 1 by 1 or 3) completely disassemble the wheels and start as if building new wheels? Details would much appreciated.
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