on 3/27/03 8:17 AM, Joe Bender-Zanoni at joebz@optonline.net wrote:
> From a materials viewpoint the move to stainless
> steel spokes is generally a mistake. Now you can't get good galvanized
> carbon steel spokes.
Can you explain? I've always preferred stainless. Galvanized spokes are subject to corrosion. At best, this makes it quite difficult to turn the nipples. At worst, the spokes become so brittle that a good squeeze with your hand will snap them.
Todd Kuzma
Heron Bicycles
LaSalle, IL 815-223-1776
http://www.heronbicycles.com