I have had better luck. I use DT nipples--better
appearance and the corners on the alloy ones don't
round off--and better threading. I keep 180 lb.+
riders off of the Lazers on rear wheels same as I'd do
with DT Revolutions.
David FEldman
Vancouver,WA
> I have built and ridden on wheels with butted Sapim
> spokes. I agree with Joe that they thread harder.
> I always use brass nipples to avoid stripping the
> nipple shoulders at the higher stress. When ridding
> often and hard, I found the did not hold true as
> well as DT or Wheelsmith spokes. I have the feeling
> they tend to stress relieve under use, even though I
> was carefull to work out stresses during building.
> billRider
> San Dimas, CA
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