Hi guys, here is  some AliExpress promo codes  for this month that might be beneficial for you.

AliExpress March 2025 Promo Codes

From 2nd March 2025 to 31st March 2025

Global Codes:
Valid for almost all items, except phones.

Search code for supported items: AY9HGN

$2.00 off orders $19.00+ Code: IFPY3CB

$5.00 off orders $39.00+ Code: IFPDTQ5

$10.00 off orders $79.00+ Code: IFPLN71

$20.00 off orders $159.00+ Code: IFPAIAX

$35.00 off orders $269.00+ Code: IFPF0SO

$50.00 off orders $369.00+ Code: IFPXRS1

$70.00 off orders $499.00+ Code: IFPNBUL

$90.00 off orders $599.00+ Code: IFP1NHI

BigSave Day:
Valid Only for Big Save Items, Except Phones
Search Code for Supported Items: AY56EC

$2.00 off orders $19.00+ Code: IFPLS0Y

$5.00 off orders $39.00+ Code: IFP2V6O

$10.00 off orders $79.00+ Code: IFPTYHN

$20.00 off orders $159.00+ Code: IFPSUD3

$35.00 off orders $269.00+ Code: IFP5PFR

$50.00 off orders $369.00+ Code: IFP5ANG

$70.00 off orders $499.00+ Code: IFPEZLP

$90.00 off orders $599.00+ Code: IFPJJPU

Can be used multiple times.

Last question! Any reason to not get 5mm spokes other than a marginal loss of stiffness?

Applying rimtape isn't hard, take it as an opportunity to learn. Just take your time with it. There is enough tape on a roll to be able to mess up.

My wheelset from Peter is ready 2 ship: https://imgur.com/a/gE4y7BS