Wheel building parts suppliers

Anyone got some supplier recommendations for wheel building parts? Looking for places that actually have stock of DT Swiss Competition spokes (black) and 14mm nipples (black brass)

Thanks!

 

If you haven't yet, try Universal, they're considered the go-to: https://www.universalcycles.com/

 

what size are you looking for?

 

294mm (14) and 295mm (42) DT Swiss Competition 2.0 / 1.8 and 14mm 2.0 (56) brass nipples to go with, all in black.

 

They have the spokes and at what looks a good price but no nipples unfortunately.

 

I generally go with Colorado Cyclist when it comes to spokes/nipples.....as you can order just what you need. Some places only sell by the box.

 

Try Prowheelbuilder, they have the spokes in stock, but not the nipples. They have either 12 or 16mm.

https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/dt-swiss-competition-14-15-14-gauge-black-spokes.html

 

Colorado Cyclist show the only stock of spokes they currently have to be titanium ones. Bit over the top for what I need

Thanks for the link Dan! I decided to go with these guys, but changed to Sapim race and 14mm nipples. I've always used DT but a bunch of people smarter than me say there is no difference so I may as well give them a try. Hopefully their version of "in stock" isn't a 6 week wait like the "in stock" hubs I ordered direct from a certain CA manufacturer ended up being

 

Why 14mm nipples? Just curious.

12mm are generally easier to locate.

 

Cos I bought rims made by cheese eating surrender monkeys* and they said that is what is required.

*Joking about the French, I actually know some top people from there. But I do hate Paris, that place is a sh!thole

 

Have you built your wheels, and if so Which do you prefer?
As your in LA, ever ride the Gabe's?