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Brett 12 02-06-05 05:02 PM

Bladed spokes
 
I noticed DT makes some bladed spokes......How do these compare with 2.0/1.5/2.0 spokes for elasticity.

Would they be a good choice for a 36 spoke spoke wheel. I know they are heavier.

Also since they are direction I guess all adjustments have to be made in 1/2 turn increments...is that a problem when tensioning. I'm a newbie at this.

Rev.Chuck 02-06-05 05:13 PM

The round spokes have more "spring" The aero spokes are also about four times as much as the conventional spokes.
You would still true them like a regular spoke. You really need to hold the spokes to keep them from turning, aero spokes will really twist up. I use a hardwood dowel slotted to hold the spoke works good and it is cheap. There are also some third hand tools modified to grip spokes on the market as well.

phantomcow2 02-06-05 06:18 PM

I dont believe they offer many advantages, gerd schraner discusses them in his book

allgoo19 02-06-05 07:05 PM


Originally Posted by phantomcow2
I dont believe they offer many advantages, gerd schraner discusses them in his book

I tend to agree.

Bike_13 02-06-05 08:24 PM

Heavier, less elastic, harder to build and true, and (arguably) no aero advantage.

Don't bother.

Bike_13 02-06-05 08:24 PM

Oh, and more expensive.


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