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Euskafreez mattbeer's article

Jun 9, 2023 at 11:27

Jun 9, 2023

First Look: DT Swiss 1500 Classic Downhill Wheelset

@trailinbobcat: I'm with you regarding the nipple wrench. Any wrench grabbing the nipple on 4 faces will help. I do have a preference for the Spokey or the DT Swiss. If done right alloy nipples are no evil. It only requires a proper wrench, sapim made nipples, sapim inner washers and some spoke prep or linseed oil. I rarely build wheels with brass nipples those days. But if you're an absolute unit and or a destroyer, I'll go brass with some 350s hybrid, halo T2 36H, 4 cross pattern, and Sapim Strong spokes.

Euskafreez mattbeer's article

Jun 8, 2023 at 14:52

Jun 8, 2023

First Look: DT Swiss 1500 Classic Downhill Wheelset

@dlxah: Sapim enters the chat lmao. DT alloy nipples are simply too soft unlike their Sapim counterpart. No matter how hard I try to play it soft with DT nipple, they still mangle from time to time even though I use linseed oil or heat gun. Sapim secure lock all day everyday.

Euskafreez henryquinney's article

Feb 28, 2023 at 13:25

Feb 28, 2023

Shimano Release New Generation of Cross-Compatible Hubs

A pair of DT 350 hybrid. In terms of free hub compatibility DT hubs are second to none. The Hybrid line is bombproof and they still have a 36H option. I've laced a pair last week around some Halo T2 rims for a customer of mine, an absolute 300lb destroyer. I've weighted the wheelset at 6.6lb lmao : Sapim strong j-bend, 4 cross lacing, 350 Hybrid IS, Halo T2.