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Old 03-18-08 | 04:42 PM
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Does this sound reasonable

$95 bucks for 64 DT Revolution spokes and nipples, all 1/2 silver 1/2 black from a shop?


Edit:this price also includes 2 Velox rim strips

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Old 03-18-08 | 04:49 PM
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Old 03-18-08 | 04:57 PM
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I calculate $1.48 a spoke? That's normal retail. I got Sapim Lasers (same or better as Revolutions) for about $1.00 per spoke.
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Old 03-18-08 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BRANDUNE
$95 bucks for 64 DT Revolution spokes and nipples 1/2 silver 1/2 black from a shop?
Better deal
$68 for a box of 72
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Bikes: THE KIND WITH TWO WHEELS AND ONE GEAR

Thats just one color though
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Old 03-18-08 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BRANDUNE
Thats just one color though
It wasn't clear if you were alternating the colors on the nipples or on the spokes. If it's the nipples then just buy the amount needed from the bike shop
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Old 03-18-08 | 05:12 PM
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Bikes: THE KIND WITH TWO WHEELS AND ONE GEAR

Im alternating both spokes and nipples
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Old 03-18-08 | 05:14 PM
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Ohhh. you may be stuck on just buying from them then since it may be the easiest process
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Old 03-18-08 | 09:13 PM
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No. What shop?
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Old 03-18-08 | 09:27 PM
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No. What shop?
Really.
A friendly one
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Old 03-18-08 | 09:41 PM
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well if they helped you out, provided friendly service, measured out the spoke lengths for you and answered whatever questions.
I'd say its worth it.
Its always good to develop friendly relations with your LBS.
Just think of it as a small tip
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