Re: [CR] vintage spokes or new-vote

(Example: Framebuilders:Rene Herse)

From: "Tom Harriman" <transition202@hotmail.com>
To: <jtenenberg@yahoo.com>, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:14:27 +0000
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Subject: Re: [CR] vintage spokes or new-vote


Hi Jerry.

Spokes have improved a great deal over the last few years, so much so that I don't see any point in using the older inferior types. My personal favorites are DT's, and I have build many a a wheel set using these over the last two decades. I weight 195, have been putting allot of miles on my bikes, and have never broken a DT spoke. I want to enjoy the ride, not bum a ride home with a broken wheel.

Tom Harriman. San Francisco, Ca
> Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:06:15 -0700
> From: jtenenberg@yahoo.com
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR] vintage spokes or new-vote
>
> What is the general opinion of building NOS Martano rims, NOS Campy hubs - Use period vintage spokes or new DT stainless? What say ye all?
> Thanks.
> Jerry Tenenberg
> Encinitas, Cal