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@hassanr
you can reuse the spokes if you're really strapped for cash, but as a general practice it isn't the best idea, especially if the wheel has ever gone out of true. the spokes will have been stretched to match the original rim (which even with the best rim, won't have been dead straight to begin with), and will then be slightly out and may produce poor tension in the new wheel. this will be even worse if the original wheel is older and has had a few knocks. but it can work in a pinch, it just won't last as long a fresh spokes will.