Bicycle Mechanics - Would 2mm straight DTs make for a stiffer wheel than X-Rays?

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531Aussie
06-18-08, 07:03 AM
?

thanks :thumb:

DMF
06-18-08, 07:50 AM
Why would they be any different?
531Aussie
06-18-08, 09:19 AM
because, laterally, they're twice as thick

dabac
06-18-08, 09:23 AM
Hard to tell. Going by weight the straight DT is 43% heavier than the X-Ray, This probably means that the DT has a bigger cross section, and cross section is important for stiffness. But Sapim do go on about special alloy treatment and high tensile. Maybe their stainless is so much tougher than the DT stainless that they actually can make a spoke that's both lighter AND stronger. Seems improbable though, so my guess goes to straight DTs making a stiffer wheel.
waterrockets
06-18-08, 09:40 AM
yes
531Aussie
06-18-08, 11:53 AM
yescool! I hope so :thumb:

Have you made a direct comparison?