Originally Posted by
zandoval
Absolutely makes since... My question is, are there other alternatives to "DT Swiss Alpine III"? I have a few wheels sitting around that truly need spoke upgrades and I just can't afford the said DT Swiss.
Pillar, Sapim, and Wheelsmith make spokes with 2.3mm heads like the Alpines. On the other hand,
Rose Bikes sells silver Alpines for about $0.60 each with shipping included for a set of 80 spokes. Black Alpines are about $0.75 each. Both, including shipping, is cheaper than wholesale here in the US.