Brass vs. Aluminum Spoke Nipple Debate...and a crash course on bicycle wheel building

A detailed review of the pros and cons of the two major types of spoke nipples on the market today: brass and aluminum. Includes an opinion on the importance of the choice of nipples in the overall performance and durability of the wheels over time, and a more general discussion on what constitutes a quality wheel build. Here's a link to an updated version of the Spoke Tension Variance Calculator I reference in the video (in Excel format). https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... 🛒 AFFILIATE LINKS & DISCOUNT CODES 👇 ➡️ Access all my affiliate links and discount codes here: https://linktr.ee/BikesbyMike Music Credits: Bikes by Mike Intro Theme “Podcast Theme” by Kevin Hartnell Free to Use Licenced under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Music unaltered by Bikes by Mike Bikes by Mike Background Theme Music Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fugu-vibes/spatial License code: 1CYHY7C859CA7LRV Sound Effects Credits: Bikes by Mike Intro Theme Song for Bouncing Wheel “Tennis Ball Hits the Ground 01” by Sound Effects + Standard License, Finnolia Productions Inc. House and Office, Sound Effect SFX 41802465 Bikes by Mike Intro Theme Song for Rolling Wheel “Fishing Reel Fast” by Sound Effects + Standard License, Finnolia Productions Inc. House and Office, Sound Effect SFX 41498102