Nipples – The Smallest, Yet Crucial Part of the Wheel
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- Introduction – The smallest and cheapest part, but still very important. Why you should not count grams or cents when choosing nipples.
- Problems After Several Years of Riding – What can happen if you choose the wrong nipple length, spoke length, material, or sealing. Starting with problems, because before they appear you just ride without noticing.
- Material Choice and Size – The most common is 14G (thread from 2.0 mm wire, around 2.2 mm). Differences between brass, aluminium, etc.
- External or Internal Nipples – Pros, cons, and use cases.
- Locking and Sealing Methods – What to choose: Secure Lock, Pillar cone thread, Alpina, DT Swiss Pro Lock. And what happens after years of use.
- Best Product Choice – Double square nipples or something new?T&G — Wheelbuilding Tips & Engineering Gems
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