"Mudhead" wrote in message
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On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:17:59 -0500, "voodoo" wrote:

I had similar wheels built here and the tripled swagged spokes would
not work with the King hub. If you do have luck with the diameter of
the holes, make sure you order the spokes at the correct lenght as the
3rd spoke gague is right near the nipple end, leaving no room for
cutting and threading.

The guys building my wheels suggested 14 ga db Wheelsmith spokes. They said
they would fit the holes better than the DT.

I did go with straight gague black spokes and they have held up well
for me so far. I'd class myself as a heavy clyde rider.

I'm at 210 pounds right now, but I ride between 180-190. I'm losing weight
now, and should be under 200 by the time the bike is done. Hopefully under
195.

Only complaint I do have is the tires I am using. The UST Mosquitos
seems to pull away from the bead and i lose air at time so I have to
inflate to regular tire pressures. The air loss happens on the drive
tire, when im on a side slope, under load.

I hope this is not a problem for me. I have no experience with the UST, but
plenty with pinch flats.