Components: What Nipples does Light Bicycle build with?

What's the benefit of a Double Square nipple design? What is Secure Lock? Should you choose alloy nipples or brass? We have tried a lot of different nipples over the years. Find out which ones we have chosen to build with.
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[@tantrictriathlete]

You know that last line was fun to say!!! Great video.

[@LightBicycleOfficial]

Thanks a lot. We had a good time making it. Things could have gotten really out of hand with this one. Have a great day and thanks for your comment.

[@Dan-qk4ns]

Ive heard from 3 different wheel builders to not use or wont use aluminum. After doing alot of research, glad i found this info, i will most likely try these on my build and see how they hold up. Thx

[@AgentMTB]

Building a rear wheel...shimano 756XT hub & raceface ARC25 rim. Which nipple should I use 14mm or 16mm?...confused. Wanting to use CX ray spokes.

[@sohel73405ny]

Yo I need that for my Ebike

[@adhd1469]

What about nipple washers? When they should be used? Should I use nipple washers on carbon rims?

[@LightBicycleOfficial]

There's a ton of reasons to use nipple washers. Sometimes the nipple holes are not drilled at angles, or the rim isn't thick enough, or if the nipples are too small, etc.
With that said, we design our rims with angled spoke holes and a thick enough rim bed so that nipple washers are not required when building our wheels.

[@101picofarad]

@@LightBicycleOfficial i whant to make 150kgs tension on 400g carbon XC rim 32h? no direction drilling. I should to use washer?

[@LightBicycleOfficial]

​@@101picofarad We typically aim to build mountain bike wheels to 125-130kgf and road to around 110. Going to 150kgf is too high. Please email [e-mail] and let our customer service team know your spokes and rim specs, the team will help you determine the right tension. Our building guide is located here: www.lightbicycle.com/support/user-guides

[@green_building]

is sapim taiwan made ?

[@LightBicycleOfficial]

Here is some information on their headquarters/production locations www.sapim.be/history

[@green_building]

@@LightBicycleOfficial ah thankyou appreciate it 👌

[@charlesmansplaining]

I only use Brass for a strong and long lasting wheel build. Modern tech is becoming more and more like junk that has a short lived life.