Silly cheap DT Swiss spokes

[wynne]

They are 15g and so require 1.8mm nipples, but these are ridiculously cheap for a quality, lightweight spoke.

DT Swiss Factory Spokes (Box of 500) - Bitex Hubs UK

DT Swiss Factory Spokes, box of 500. These actually build up very well and are a very economical way to build light wheels. Plain gauge, 15G (1.8mm) - requires 15G nipples which we have available to purchase separately Weight - similar to a Sapim Sprint - 6.1g/296mm No nipples supplied...

bitexhubs.co.uk

 

[Mod-Master]

None of the lengths available would work on 26” right? Or could you just cut and thread them?

Never built a wheel before this may get me to do it.

 

[Sundayjumper]

You can roll (not cut) the thread further down the spoke, I did it once as a penniless youngster when I found a box of 100 spokes for way less money than buying the three different sizes I really needed for a set of wheels, but it's very boring and I don't think I'd do it again. And you obviously need to buy the rolling tool:

Bicycle Spoke Thread Cutting Rolling Machine

Pro Spoke Machine Suitable for bicycle and motorcycle spokes from 14g to 8g. Heads available separately. -Heavy duty zinc casting with facility for bench mounting or being held in a vice Heavy Duty Cast, Suitbale for Bench or Vice Mount, Head NOT Included Gauge: -15G - 1.8 mm -14G - 2.0 mm...

www.sjscycles.co.uk

and the head:

Pro Spoke Rolling Head Spoke Rolling head

Pro Spoke Rolling Heads Spoke Rolling heads for 07836 Machine 12,13,14g

www.sjscycles.co.uk

 

[davecara]

266mm will work on 26"
@dbwheels posted this on my thread the other day to calculate spoke lengths

 

[wynne]

This is not a butted spoke, so you could cut them and roll a thread at any length. Because they are 1.8mm throughout they also make for a light wheel.

 

[Mod-Master]

So I can just buy a set of longer ones to be safe then Cut them down to size and thread when needed?

 

[Rotorhead]

Thanks. Just ordered 500 which will probably go with me into the next life

 

[wynne]

Yes, you will need a 15g thread roller head as "normal" 14g is 2mm rather than 1.8mm.

 

[wynne]

I've bought spokes from here before and they do also offer a spoke cutting and thread rolling service.

 

[davecara]

Thanks. Just ordered 500 which will probably go with me into the next life

Does that mean you'll have 64 cheap spokes for sale soon?