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Title: Re: Spoke and Nipple Size - But where do I get 177mm spokes from??
Post by: Paulo on June 22, 2007, 03:19 PM

Apologies for this as I know this has come up before but I can't find the thread.

What size spoke and nips do I need to build Araya Aeros with large flanged hubs? I remember long nips are the way to go, and I think I read it was 177mm spokes I needed. Can anyone confirm please?

Nipples....flange....mmmmmmmmm  :smitten:

Title: Re: Spoke and Nipple Size
Post by: bof on June 22, 2007, 07:39 PM

YEP 177mm for a large flange hub on araya aero 3 cross pattern. :)

Title: Re: Spoke and Nipple Size
Post by: Paulo on June 25, 2007, 11:49 AM

Thanks bof   :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Spoke and Nipple Size - But where do I get 177mm spokes from??
Post by: Paulo on June 26, 2007, 07:53 PM

Customer Riders only have about 30, 177mm spokes and they aren't getting any more in. 30's no bleeding good for 2, 36 spoked wheels now is it? :LolLolLolLol:

Does anywhere else stock them? I'm after stainless steel. I've looked but with no luck. :'(

Custom Riders do have 179mm spokes available. Any thoughts on whether these will work with my Aeros and large flanges, maybe using short nipples? ???

Title: Re: Spoke and Nipple Size - But where do I get 177mm spokes from??
Post by: Frosty on June 26, 2007, 09:58 PM

There's a fella on the bay who will custom cut the lengths you spec. I have had some from him, reasonable price, just search for spokes