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05-12-09 | 04:49 PM

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wahoonc

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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

If Brandt had specified the type of spoke he used it would have helped. I used to tie and solder spokes on racing wheels back in the early 70's I suspect it was a carry over from the days before SS spokes. Would I do it now? Only for authenticity on a restoration.

Aaron

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