Stein Ballangrud Andersen wrote:
> Because all the braking force is transferred through the spokes and nipples on a disc brake wheel,
> is it a bad idea to use aluminum nipples=
> for such wheels, or are they strong enough.
I don't see any reason that should be a problem, if they're properly=20 lubricated, the spokes are
long enough, and you're using a rim with eyele= ts.
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