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Offline evinrude7

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4 into 1 spokes
« on: May 04, 2020, 07:37:36 AM »
Anyone use them? Pros/cons

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Re: 4 into 1 spokes
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2020, 08:38:31 AM »
 I used them and their Rising Sun rims on the 550 tracker build. They seem fine to me, but that's the first set of wheels I ever laced.
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Re: 4 into 1 spokes
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2020, 04:55:42 PM »
I used them and their Rising Sun rims on the 550 tracker build. They seem fine to me, but that's the first set of wheels I ever laced.

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Re: 4 into 1 spokes
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2020, 07:19:59 AM »
I havent used them but want to offer another side of the story...

Do you plan to keep your bike and may occasionally get caught in the rain?
If yes, then it may be worth spending extra money for stainless spokes, they will stay looking good forever. You will never regret it.
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Re: 4 into 1 spokes
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2020, 02:51:11 PM »
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Re: 4 into 1 spokes
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2020, 03:43:12 PM »
  I've used a set of 4-1's spokes with no issues.
  I also moved and relaced stainless steel spokes a pretty old 16" rim that was on an early 2 hole hub to a later 4 hole hub. This rim was nice and the ss spokes moved to the new hub and laced right back up.  I was impressed that the spokes were like new. I normally don't get all of the stock ones off without cutting. 
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Re: 4 into 1 spokes
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2020, 05:01:02 PM »
good info.  i bought a set for front and back because they were so inexpensive.  worth a shot. 
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