Good source for buying spokes?

Yes, I see them on Performance, but not in black. Plus, being a frugal sort
of chap (can you say "cheap"?), I'm looking for somewhat less than $25 per
set of 18.

"Williams" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I'm needing to rebuild a couple of Mavic Open Pro wheels, and I'm
considering DT-Swiss Revolution (black). Does anyone have a good source
for buying them? I live in a small town without a LBS nearby, so
mail-order/internet is my usual method of shopping.

The wheels are 28-spokes (14 per side), so getting them in 18-count
packages would be my best option, I suppose.

I don't see them on Performance or Nashbar.

Thanks!

Open Internet Explorer and then Google. Search for dt spokes.

On Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:46:35 GMT, "Williams" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Yes, I see them on Performance, but not in black. Plus, being a frugal sort
of chap (can you say "cheap"?), I'm looking for somewhat less than $25 per
set of 18.

"Williams" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I'm needing to rebuild a couple of Mavic Open Pro wheels, and I'm
considering DT-Swiss Revolution (black). Does anyone have a good source
for buying them? I live in a small town without a LBS nearby, so
mail-order/internet is my usual method of shopping.

The wheels are 28-spokes (14 per side), so getting them in 18-count
packages would be my best option, I suppose.

I don't see them on Performance or Nashbar.

Thanks!

I have a ton of wheelsmith double butted spoked 294 and 296 perfect for the open 4 rebuild.....I'm sure we could work something out...

opps maybe not...mine were for 32h rim/hub....double check

jerry AT kmfunding DOT net

Williams said:

I'm needing to rebuild a couple of Mavic Open Pro wheels, and I'm
considering DT-Swiss Revolution (black). Does anyone have a good source for
buying them? I live in a small town without a LBS nearby, so
mail-order/internet is my usual method of shopping.

The wheels are 28-spokes (14 per side), so getting them in 18-count packages
would be my best option, I suppose.

I don't see them on Performance or Nashbar.

Thanks!

Hope your are a light one, with 28 Revs in the rear...I can get you
Revs in black, $1 per spoke, +$5 shipping.

Hi, Peter!

What would you recommend? These are Mavic Open Pro rims, came from a
Cannondale R1000 circa 2002. The front is straight laced. The rear is
straight on the left and 3x on the drive side. These are the cool looking
orange annodized rims, with the black bladed spokes, and they look great on
my bike ;>😉

I weigh 165 lb.

I have a set of Velocity AeroHead wheels (32-spoke) on the bike on my
trainer that are still in very good shape. I rebuilt those wheels a couple
of years ago with 14-15-14 spokes, as I recall. Would I be better off with
those on my road bike, and put the Mavics on the trainer?

Recommendations are appreciated, and my wife has given me the go-ahead to
buy the spokes. She'd rather not have to come pick me up on the side of the
road somewhere!

Craig

"Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

Williams said:

I'm needing to rebuild a couple of Mavic Open Pro wheels, and I'm
considering DT-Swiss Revolution (black). Does anyone have a good source
for
buying them? I live in a small town without a LBS nearby, so
mail-order/internet is my usual method of shopping.

The wheels are 28-spokes (14 per side), so getting them in 18-count
packages
would be my best option, I suppose.

I don't see them on Performance or Nashbar.

Thanks!

Hope your are a light one, with 28 Revs in the rear...I can get you
Revs in black, $1 per spoke, +$5 shipping.

In article said:

Hi, Peter!

What would you recommend? These are Mavic Open Pro rims, came from a
Cannondale R1000 circa 2002. The front is straight laced. The rear is
straight on the left and 3x on the drive side. These are the cool looking
orange annodized rims, with the black bladed spokes, and they look great on
my bike ;>😉

I weigh 165 lb.

I'm not Peter, but perhaps I can chime in.

I weigh just about what you do, maybe 4 pounds less. I purchased a Habanero
from Mark Hickey several years ago, and built up wheels using Velocity
non-aero rims, 32 hole x3 with the Revolutions on Campy (10 speed).

I consider myself a pretty fair wheelbuilder, with hundreds under my belt. I
could not keep the rear in true despite my best heroic efforts. I really
don't see how those ultra-light spokes can handle the modern dishing
requirements.

I got so discouraged that I replaced the rear with a slightly heavier rim
(Colnago / Ambrosio) and built the wheel with 15/16 DTs on the nondriven side
and 14/15 DTs on the driven side. Hated to add the weight, but even a zealot
has to admit defeat sometimes.

I continue to use the Revolution wheel on the front without incident.

Just one rider's personal experience with those guys.

Art

Williams said:

Hi, Peter!

What would you recommend? These are Mavic Open Pro rims, came from a
Cannondale R1000 circa 2002. The front is straight laced. The rear is
straight on the left and 3x on the drive side. These are the cool looking
orange annodized rims, with the black bladed spokes, and they look great on
my bike ;>😉

I weigh 165 lb.

First gotta ask why you need to change the spokes. Wheel problems, if
you have any, are mostly rim problems not spoke problems BUT
Revolutions on the front 14/15 in the rear, laced the way they are now
to prevent one of the flanges from exploding.

Quoted message said:

I have a set of Velocity AeroHead wheels (32-spoke) on the bike on my
trainer that are still in very good shape. I rebuilt those wheels a couple
of years ago with 14-15-14 spokes, as I recall. Would I be better off with
those on my road bike, and put the Mavics on the trainer?

Recommendations are appreciated, and my wife has given me the go-ahead to
buy the spokes. She'd rather not have to come pick me up on the side of the
road somewhere!

Craig

"Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com" <[email hidden]> wrote in
messagenews:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Williams said:

I'm needing to rebuild a couple of Mavic Open Pro wheels, and I'm
considering DT-Swiss Revolution (black). Does anyone have a good source
for
buying them? I live in a small town without a LBS nearby, so
mail-order/internet is my usual method of shopping.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

The wheels are 28-spokes (14 per side), so getting them in 18-count
packages
would be my best option, I suppose.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I don't see them on Performance or Nashbar.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Thanks!

Quoted message said:

Hope your are a light one, with 28 Revs in the rear...I can get you
Revs in black, $1 per spoke, +$5 shipping.

Quoted message said:

First gotta ask why you need to change the spokes. Wheel problems, if
you have any, are mostly rim problems not spoke problems BUT
Revolutions on the front 14/15 in the rear, laced the way they are now
to prevent one of the flanges from exploding.

Quoted message said:

I don't have to replace the spokes. One broke last year, and the bike
mechanic supporting the ride had a normal black spoke of close to the
correct length (instead of the bladed kind). It's not really noticeable, so
I guess it's just more aesthetics. The wheel has actually done fine since
the spoke replacement.