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So you can use DT swiss nipples in 16mm lenght which allow you to use use spokes that are 2mm shorter. The length of the nipple body does not represent the extra thread lenght. 14mm has 1mm extra thread and 16mm has 2mm extra.
On that note , I can custom cut you Sapim race and Sapim sprint in silver from blanks in 0.5mm increments:)
broken_777
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I'm coming up against the same problem. Just noticed they do 100 16mm nipples for £3.50, so figure I'll round down and should still have enough thread engagement with those.
Edit: no I'd have to use 4mm shorter spokes then, duh.
Do you guys think I'll get away with 294/292mm spokes or should I find a shop that does 1mm increments?