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12-18-17 | 01:03 PM

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noglider

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Yeah I've never built a wheel with nipples other than brass, and I don't plan to.

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12-18-17 | 02:44 PM

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Hudson308

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Originally Posted by davester

I usually use BikeHubStore.com . Every time I check Danscomp they have good prices but they don't seem to have the lengths that I need.

Are you phoning Danscomp directly, or looking on their website? I've always called them. They never have what I need online, but always have what I'm looking for in stock... 14/15 double butted stainless, with brass nipples included.

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12-18-17 | 02:51 PM

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LesterOfPuppets

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Another Danscomp fan here.

Even though I have access to a spoke thread roller, I still call orders in to Danscomp.

12-18-17 | 02:52 PM

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+1 Danscomp. As others have said, you need to call in the order. For some reason, this page is not linked from their main site, but it exists, and they honor the prices:

https://www.danscomp.com/products/43...ted_Spoke.html

I recently ordered 72 for a wheel build with no issues.