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Kezbose:
Hi Guys. just picked up a set of Phil Wood Hubs and a set of Araya 7x raw alloy which I plan to polish up to bright finish. I'm a little stuck with how to proceed with the Spokes and nipples. I want a chrome style spoke if possible or at least a bright finish. Not sure whether to spend lots on Double Butted or not too.

I have seen some NOS Asahi Spokes and Araya alloy nipples on Ebay, but not sure whether to use NOS or simply new spokes, alloy nipples or standard ones etc.

Any recommendations?

Not necessarily for any particular era of build etc, but don't know how much to throw at the wheel build!

How much would be the norm to re chrome a set of pitted Arayas too?

I have a set of Araya 7x 48's and a set of Araya Super 7x 36's to get re-done and want to rule out the risk of later pitting too.

any ideas?

stidds:
I would just get some plain chrome spokes try SJS cycles or JE James etc

Kezbose:
Thanks Sean. It's a flamin mine field when you start looking. I am still a little unsure whether to go full chrome or stick with stainless. I like the chrome look, but just don't know if they are likely to pit or flake like some of the rims. Halo seem to do some reasonable spokes with nickel nipples. Seen some landar on Ebay too, which pop the price up a bit! Ideally I want to spend about £25 for 96 spokes and nipples if I can. Might be pushing it at that.

scoff:
I've got a few ashai chrome spokes left over from a build if you want to try them and see what results you could get, I think there's some alloy nipples too left.

scoff:
I'm working down Danebury Drive this week, so I'll be riding down Burton Stone Lane every morning?

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