Since the KOM Tough doesn't have eyelets, I used Sapim polyax nipple washers on my build. First I used Whisky stainless washers but their sharp edges dug through the nipples so I replaced the nipples (Sapim brass) and used the Sapim washers. I thought it was overkill since the spoke bed is pretty thick but now it seems like it was a good idea.
I haven't heard of anyone having this issue though. At what spoke tension have you built your wheel?
Sept. 5, 2020, 4:14 a.m. - Martin
Since the KOM Tough doesn't have eyelets, I used Sapim polyax nipple washers on my build. First I used Whisky stainless washers but their sharp edges dug through the nipples so I replaced the nipples (Sapim brass) and used the Sapim washers. I thought it was overkill since the spoke bed is pretty thick but now it seems like it was a good idea. I haven't heard of anyone having this issue though. At what spoke tension have you built your wheel?