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03-07-23, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SurferRosa

The last web-based place i used, I can't recommend, wheelbuildingparts.com.

Half the spokes were labeled 1mm too long. They still worked, but that's not what I ordered. And half the spokes' threads were buggered. I couldn't spin a nipple on them loose with just my fingers. It made it much more difficult to build one of the wheels.

They also didn't send a confirmation email with a tracking number. But at least they answer their phone.

I really miss using danscomp.com.

Ooof... I got spokes from wheelbuildingparts.com a couple months ago for a build, and they were fine. Just placed an order yesterday for another build... I'll report back when I receive it & give it a once-over....

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