
Originally Posted by
aicabsolut
Why brass? (Just curious).
Aluminum are more expensive and potentially more prone to failure, though that is arguable. For a cross-country ride, I'd want a somewhat wide, study tire that softens road shocks substantially. Since the tire won't be super light, why waste the money on super light nipples?
Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72