Which spoke nipples? The fairly normal looking ones or the ones that are almost entirely inside the rim? 14 or 15 guage? I think I have some of each if I can find them. I also have the tool, but you're probably better off with a good quality nut driver the right size. The tool is just a tube that's been forced over a hex to make a socket, then had a rod put through it crosswise.
Steve Birmingham Lowell, Massachusetts USA
Message: 2 Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 15:47:11 -0700 From: Kelly Donovan <kpug505@yahoo.com> Subject: [CR] ISO Hi-E info and parts To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Message-ID: <863682.60396.qm@web58006.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hello list, I'm on the hunt for a Hi-E spoke wrench. I'd also like to find a possible source for Hi-E nipples. I'm trying to get a wheelset together and I need to replace the spokes on one wheel which uses the proprietary nipples and I also need to source either a complete Hi-E rear wheel w/126mm spacing, Hi-E nipples & wrench to build a wheel (I have rims and hubs) or confirmation as to whether or not I can use standard nipples with my Hi-E rims.
Any info or leads would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers!
Kelly M. Donovan
Puyallup, Washington USA