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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Im thinking about have my stock wheels laced with buchanan S/S Diamond spokes. Anyone ever do anything like this? buchanan makes some nice spokes I hope this will not make the 21 inch wheel weak Im sure the stock spokes are stronger. www.buchananspokes.net
 
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I know Buchanans does good work. I have also seen many many wheels with twisted spokes experience broken spokes. Do they guarantee those twisted spokes?
 
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Not sure but Im looking at the Diamond cut they look a bit stronger
 
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I powdered mine, then laced in twisted spokes in stainless and polished them even more than the polish that came with them... i love the look!
i also powdered my pully and rotors
 
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I have nothing but good things to say about Buchanans. They are all i use when i lace or relace a wheel. You'll be satisfied with thier products.
 
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does it make them easier to clean.... thats one job that kills this old back...
 
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anyone have pics on any 21 inch wheels with twisted spokes?
 
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Originally Posted by magnum629c
anyone have pics on any 21 inch wheels with twisted spokes?
21" twisted spoke.


 
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