The long, slow build for the Lil' Lady
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*Think* I'm right in saying that 36 DT Revs are stronger, lighter and stiffer than 32 Comps...
Just to add some extra complications
*Think* I'm right in saying that 36 DT Revs are stronger, lighter and stiffer than 32 Comps...
Just to add some extra complications
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...but a) not available in the size I need, and b) not already in my parts bin
But you make an interesting point. I'm trying to save weight but am struggling to get decent value butted spokes in the size I need. Tried a few outlets and choice is limited and pricey in this sort of size. I have resigned to straight spokes with the marginal weight penalty, without too much bother of any performance difference (remember, kids bike) as saving ~1g on 16 spokes is such a marginal gain.
Same with alloy vs brass nipples, you save ~0.5g per nipple so 8g per wheel? I'm not going to lose sleep over that considering brass nipples are basically free and alloy ones are surprisingly expensive in comparison. Fortunately I already have some alloy nipples I could use so options are there.
elPedro666":2ykhowxx said:
...but a) not available in the size I need, and b) not already in my parts bin
But you make an interesting point. I'm trying to save weight but am struggling to get decent value butted spokes in the size I need. Tried a few outlets and choice is limited and pricey in this sort of size. I have resigned to straight spokes with the marginal weight penalty, without too much bother of any performance difference (remember, kids bike) as saving ~1g on 16 spokes is such a marginal gain.
Same with alloy vs brass nipples, you save ~0.5g per nipple so 8g per wheel? I'm not going to lose sleep over that considering brass nipples are basically free and alloy ones are surprisingly expensive in comparison. Fortunately I already have some alloy nipples I could use so options are there.
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400g seatpost?! :shock:
I think you've kinda missed the point of alu nipples, which is clearly the pretty colours...
400g seatpost?! :shock:
I think you've kinda missed the point of alu nipples, which is clearly the pretty colours...
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Yes, the pretty colours get me every time, but against the green rim the only real options are black and white. Black spokes probably so likely black nipples too, white spokes and nipples are not really available. I have some black ones in the bin which should be enough for this and the makena project.
elPedro666":x9sy8mk3 said:I think you've kinda missed the point of alu nipples, which is clearly the pretty colours...
Yes, the pretty colours get me every time, but against the green rim the only real options are black and white. Black spokes probably so likely black nipples too, white spokes and nipples are not really available. I have some black ones in the bin which should be enough for this and the makena project.
