Are DT Swiss spokes good?

Overview. First off, if you need spokes you basically can’t go wrong with DT Swiss spokes. This is a premium spoke brand, but in the grand scheme of things spokes aren’t really that expensive. If you are actually buying spokes it’s likely that you are building a wheel or replacing a broken spoke.

What size are DT Swiss spokes?

This is one of the most versatile spokes in the DT Swiss spoke range. DT Competition gets its special strength from cold forging. This makes it not only extremely durable but thanks to the thinner middle section, it is 48 g lighter than a spoke with a constant diameter of 1.8 mm.

Do aero spokes make a difference?

The answer we’ve always provided is that the spokes are the same weight but CX-Rays are purported to have some aerodynamic advantage. If you’re looking for “every last watt of speed,” they’re the way to go. But we have never seen anything that quantifies the difference between the two in a wheelset.

Are straight pull or J bend spokes better?

In practice there is no discernible difference in the strength and durability of a properly hand built J bend wheel and a straight pull one.

What are the strongest spokes?

Double Butted Round Spokes Double butted spokes are generally very strong, however spokes with 1.5mm center sections can be challenging to build at higher tension due to twisting.

Where are DT Swiss spokes made?

Biel, Switzerland
While other parts of the business have moved to Poland and Taiwan, DT Swiss still produces its spokes in the original factory in Biel, Switzerland. Making spokes is a core part of the company, and with the machinery and expertise in Switzerland, it makes sense for the manufacturing to remain here.

Are DT Swiss rims hooked?

All DT Swiss wheelsets are tubeless compatible and the ASM versions come tubeless ready, equipped with tubeless tape and valves. Tubeless tires have a number of advantages over the conventional combination of tube and tire: without risking snakebites, the tire can be run with lower pressures providing better grip.

Do more spokes make a wheel stronger?

A bike wheel with more spokes is stronger than a bike wheel with fewer spokes. What’s more, different spokes offer differing levels of strength and durability. Spokes are the individual pieces that hold together a bicycle wheel to create the structure needed to support the weight of your bicycle and rider.

Are bladed spokes stronger than round spokes?

The bladed spokes are typically stronger than the butted spokes because the blade is the result of an additional forging process over the butted spoke. Spoke threads are rolled and not tapped. Rolling results in a stronger and more precise thread.

What are swaged spokes?

Swaged spokes are what most people (incorrectly) refer to as double. butted spokes. They are thinner in the middle than the ends. They are lighter and cost a bunch more.

Do thicker spokes make a wheel stronger?

With everything being equal, thicker spokes will make a stiffer wheel, but that doesn’t mean it will be more reliable. A stiffer spoke won’t distribute the stress the same way a thinner and more elastic spoke does. And this could make some spokes to break under stress.

How do you use DT Swiss spoke calculator?

This tool allows you, as a professional wheelbuilder, to quickly and easily calculate the weight and correct spoke length for your wheel. Using the calculator, simply select the rim, hub, spokes and nipples from the selection menu – and hey presto – you have the weight and spoke length.