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How much does nipple choice affect wheel weight/stiffness?

Would I be a fool to replace the nipples on a Dura Ace 7900 C24 wheelset with a set of DT Swiss anodised alloy nipples, in the interest of aesthetics? I want the bike to look nice, but don't want to ...
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Lighter bike for climbing [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What is the effect of adding weight to a wheel vs adding it to the frame? Do lighter wheels make a significant difference when climbing or would a lighter frame do the ...