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03-31-06 | 03:35 PM

toomyus

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Wheel Question

i have 05 mavic elite wheels with the flat spokes. i wish i could get the same spoke or lighter except in black. so where can i buy black flat spokes of high quality?
thanks guys, i know its a weird one, not only do i want my bike to perform to its best but i want my bike to look her best too

03-31-06 | 03:41 PM

doco

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I would contact Mike Garcia the wheelbuilder

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04-01-06 | 05:51 AM

Matt Gaunt

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You can buy Mavic bladed spokes if you really want to keep the wheels all-Mavic. They're pretty strong and look NICE but are quite expensive and difficult to just pick up at a LBS.

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04-01-06 | 01:16 PM

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