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Internal spoke nipples feedback

Hi,
I am an experienced builder, but there is always a first!
This time for me is : internal spoke nipples.

I have already serviced wheels with upside-down nipples (Enve…) but this time it is a clean sheet assembly. I am on the spoke length calculation step and I am wondering which NSD add-on I will add to the rim ERD.

The nipples are not decided yet, as the goal is to have the lightest wheel I have been asked for aluminium nipple. In that case I would chose the Sapim Upside-Down in 12mm
But I recomment brass nipple for corrosion prevention (it will be a carbon rim with tubeless tire and sealant, so corrosion will happen), so I adviced for a Sapim brass upside-down, 10mm should be sufficient.

In any case, it does not solve my issue : the NSD add-on. I do have the luck to have those nuts in stock so I cannot measure myself and ask for a help : what are the values you use, for which kind of nipple?

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u/dedgedesign — 9 days ago

DT350 with Reserve 30|HD Aluminum - spoke & nipple selection ?

Build specifications:

The Reserve Wheel Build Tech Sheet - Mountain lists these:

  • All mountain wheel use Sapim Secure Lock Aluminum, Double Square, 16g, 18mm. Alternative nipples can be used in combination with DT Swiss Spoke Freeze.
  • For the "SJ DT 350 148MS 6b 32h|RSV 30 HD AL 29" combo, the spokes are:
  • 3x pattern for 28 and 32 hole wheels

Why is Reserve calling for a spoke with 14g butted ends, but a 16g nipple? Why 18mm nipples?

I could copy their recommendations (sub with brass nipples), but are there better options for spokes & nipples?

u/Different_Scholar_13 — 13 days ago