Right!.....alloy nips will always be weaker than steel or brass, BUT......unless you're planning
on really riding HARD, they should'nt be a problem.
As for building up, I have had no problems in the past with them-
anyway....they are only about 14quid for a set from Alans......so why not try?
I recently laced mine into araya Himiko's with G sport hubs and they look superb.
..........................Skids