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Brommers in reply to @Jon.

Is it worth using Revolution spokes for the 50 gram saving over Competition?

No.

And I've never built with alu nipples, is it too much of a pain for 20 grams per wheel?

I find Sapim Polyax ali nipples the easiest of all nipples, including brass, to build with and I've never had a problem with them corroding.

So Revs no, ali nips yes. ATMO.

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Cranky in reply to @Brommers

What's the difference between Sapim Polyax Al nipples and those from other manufacturers that prevents the inevitable corrosion in British weather? I use the brass Polyax nipples and washers and to date find them great but on the odd occasion I've used DT Swiss Al nipples they corroded. I could have course have done something wrong, in the correct conditions I'm sure they are great.

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