Relatively new to wheelbuilding/truing/fettling
06-24-15, 07:19 AM
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Keep in mind, that a 14 ga. nipple will screw on to a 15 ga. spoke. Then strip when tension is applied.
Odds are that all your spokes use 14 ga. nipples unless on an old 10 speed.
Odds are that all your spokes use 14 ga. nipples unless on an old 10 speed.
06-24-15, 07:42 AM
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06-24-15, 06:10 PM
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Migrantwing,
Check out Sheldon Brown's article on wheel building. It will answer a lot of your questions.
Regards,
Check out Sheldon Brown's article on wheel building. It will answer a lot of your questions.
Regards,
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