Originally Posted by
RGMN
I was out for a ride today and talked to a rider who had wheels with what looked like weaved line for spokes. Talked to the guy and he said they are
Berd poly spokes.
He said they are basically Dyneema or Spectra line with a stainless end that allows them to use standard nipples. And are about 90g/wheel lighter than standard stainless spokes. They look interesting, but at $8/spoke I'm not sure I'm ready to try them.
$8 per spoke for 90g? I think I would pass, too. I've never built a wheel with anything but DT double butted stainless spokes. You don't get the same 90g you would get on the rims, since the center of mass would be at 1/2 the length of the spoke.