Not sure if this is the right forum, but I have a wheel question.
I'm going to buy a set of Specialized wheels from a Demo 7. The hoops are trashed, but the hubs are perfect.
I have to get them shipped to me, so my question is this; Is it worth paying the extra for shipping to keep the spokes/nipples, or will I need to replace them anyways when I get new hoops?
The hoops currently laced are DT Swiss 5.1's.
If anyone knows what hoops are close to the same in regards to spoke length it'd be appreciated. I don't know much about the physics behind wheel building, but I had an old rim on one of my older bikes replaced with a Rhynolite and he was able to keep the old spokes; just not sure if it works every time.
I'm going to buy a set of Specialized wheels from a Demo 7. The hoops are trashed, but the hubs are perfect.
I have to get them shipped to me, so my question is this; Is it worth paying the extra for shipping to keep the spokes/nipples, or will I need to replace them anyways when I get new hoops?
The hoops currently laced are DT Swiss 5.1's.
If anyone knows what hoops are close to the same in regards to spoke length it'd be appreciated. I don't know much about the physics behind wheel building, but I had an old rim on one of my older bikes replaced with a Rhynolite and he was able to keep the old spokes; just not sure if it works every time.