Any how Mine are , I built my 36 spoke wheels on my 1 road bike with 15 Straight gage spokes ..
35+ years later its still fine ..
14 gage is what my SBI expedition wheels were laced with .. 1986, 36 / 40


you read all the DB spoke users .. By now You can make your own decision , No?

Nothing is Perfect.. just bring a few spares, Drive side rear break most likely, and be prepared to replace one that breaks in the field.