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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Carbon_Kiwi on September 04, 2003, 02:25:23 pm

Title: Spline Drive Alloy Nipples - where?
Post by: Carbon_Kiwi on September 04, 2003, 02:25:23 pm

hey guys,
it's been a while [i've been hibernating]. does anyone know an online shop i can get the above? unless of course somewhere in New Zealand sells em - Kiwi?
i'm building up a set of disc wheels with king ISO disc hubs, Mavic 317 Rims etc...
thanks in advance  :)

Title: Re: Spline Drive Alloy Nipples - where?
Post by: Matno on September 05, 2003, 12:45:28 am

Never heard of them. What are "spline drive nipples?" Do they have splines instead of the standard 4-sided nipples? Where would you get a spoke wrench for that? Honestly, I've read a TON of biking stuff in the last few years, and I've never come across anything like that. Just curious...

Title: Re: Spline Drive Alloy Nipples - where?
Post by: Simon on September 05, 2003, 03:52:24 am

Found spline drive shop quality spoke wrench $22.99 and consumer quality $4.99 at www.bikepro.com also found reviews at www.mtbr.com under link to spokes spline drive had good reviews don't round off,didn't find a supplier yet, I would think any good wheel builder would be able to supply these nipples?Simon

Title: Re: Spline Drive Alloy Nipples - where?
Post by: slowride on September 05, 2003, 04:29:39 am

bikepro.com's been out of business for years, so don't try to order from them...

Also, I believe spline drive is gone too, so whatever you find will probably be NOS.

Title: Re: Spline Drive Alloy Nipples - where?
Post by: Simon on September 05, 2003, 05:30:07 am

Try www.branfordbike.com/wheels/whbig10a.html or 203 488 0482 (USA) they do or did spline nipples (Coloured as well)thats if there still in business ? Simon. [smiley=laughing.gif]