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Dirt Disciple
Hello, I have a pair of NOS 1980s Campagnolo Lambda Strada tubular rims that I wish to have built with a pair of 80s Gipiemme Sprint hubs. Since I'm using period/model-correct parts as much as possible (see my post https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1980s-somec-special.466231), the person that sold me the rims strongly recommended zink plated steel spokes and not stainless steel.
Everything I read online about zink coated spokes compared to stainless steel, is pretty negative. I'd like to stay period correct, but will zink coated spokes be an unnecessary potential headache?
I should point out that I usually ride in dry conditions (and in a usually very dry climate) and won't be using this bike for commuting in the wet.
So I'd be interested to hear what retro/classic purists think of zink coated spokes.
Thanks and cheers,
Everything I read online about zink coated spokes compared to stainless steel, is pretty negative. I'd like to stay period correct, but will zink coated spokes be an unnecessary potential headache?
I should point out that I usually ride in dry conditions (and in a usually very dry climate) and won't be using this bike for commuting in the wet.
So I'd be interested to hear what retro/classic purists think of zink coated spokes.
Thanks and cheers,