Chrome spokes

Posted on Tue 23rd, October 2007

• #1

the-smiling-buddha

So I got some 36h campagnolo hubs with some super champion competition rims and I need to lace them up

Now back in the 1970's when these parts where made I believe that they used to use chrome spokes

Does anyone know if you can still get these

If not would be a good alternative, double butted stainless ...?
• #2

pip

I have to stay I haven't seen chrome spokes for sale for a long time. You may be able to find some NOS but I don't think they're worth the effort because:

1: They're heavy
2: Material technology has moved on a long way and my gut feeling is that they won't be as strong or give as good a ride.
3: You probably could polish modern steel spokes to a reasonable effect anyway

If you're just using the spokes for generally riding then sure go for some nice DT/Wheelsmith/Sapim etc Dbl Butted Spokes. If you're going to be doing any racing build the rear with straight gauge, but thats my own personal preference.

There are people still making chrome finish bicycle spokes but none of the major manufacturers seem to do it these days and I'd worry about quality issues etc
• #3

the-smiling-buddha

I am so glad that someone knows what the hell I am talking about

My gut instinct was to go for double butted for a road wheel

but I ain't a wheelsmith

and its definately worth listening to some of the folks around here

thank you for taking the time..:)

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