Im just curious if anyone has any experience with Sapim spokes.
Im getting a new wheel built and my wheel builder recommended these spokes over DT spokes. He stressed that these things WILL NOT BREAK and will keep my wheel trueer longer. At $1.80/spoke they are alot more expensive than the DT's ($1.00/spoke). Unless someone speaks up against them, im gonna do it and hope they give me a while longer before my next wheel build compared to if i had gone with DT.
The choice of spokes is one of the least important aspects of wheelbuilding (other than getting quality spokes in the first place); I wouldn't spend extra money on them. The strength of your wheel will come from the build, not the spokes.
a good wheel builder is much more important than the parts used. those fancy spokes might be slightly stronger, but that'll mean nothing unless this guy is a super good builder to start with. DT spokes should be fine.
What kind of spoke, straight gauge, double/triple butted, Ti? Does that include building the wheel or is there an extra charge? Ditto on what tholub said....
Sapin spokes are fantastic. There are different specifications of sapin spokes some are better than DT's other not. They are both good and from my experience cost is similar for similar specification.
As for over-all strength of the wheel including duability. Get decent spokes, it does make a difference.
Roger
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