Spokes and nipples actual weights?

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wheelsONfire
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by wheelsONfire

Trying to get some numbers here for a wheelbuild.

What is correct numbers for spokes and nipples?

A 60mm (tub) rim with 20+24 spokes and nipples?

If i am not totally off, it's 2 rims, front and rear hub and the amount of spokes and nipples (44)?

In this case, Sapim CX-ray..nipples, well?

Anything more i need to look at?
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Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
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by Marin

http://gewichte.mtb-news.de/search?q=cx-ray

Etc.

Should be possible without knowing German, or try google translate.

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F45
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by F45

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/wheel-weigh ... lator.html

If you can't find your model of rim or hub, just select one that is close. I can usually get within a few grams.

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wheelsONfire
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by wheelsONfire

Talked to a wheelbuilder in the UK, he told me they usally count 4.5 grams (Cx-Ray) for spokes and 0.5 grams for the nipples.

Seems it would be around 220 grams 20+24 spokes and nipples (or about)!
Bikes:

Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

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by rmerka

4.5 (CX-Ray spoke) and 0.5 (alloy nipple) is conservative and if you count on that you'll likely come in under for a total weight which is better than over!

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