DT Aerolite ED Black Spokes 254 - 274mm J Bend The lightest and most aerodynamic spoke available, designed for the highest performance wheels The aero section spoke is 2. mm thick at the ends, flattening out to a .9 x 2.3 mm bladed section in the middle to improve aerodynamics Hubs can be laced as normal, so no slotting of the spoke holes is required which can weaken a hub flange Whereas other brands stretch and weaken their spokes to butt them, DT's unique and closely patented ultrasonic peening process cold forges the spoke, actually strengthening the metal, giving DT's the best strength to weight ratio of any butted spokes Made exclusively from Swedish X5 stainless steel that is custom blended just for DT The rolling of the nipple thread removes no metal from the spoke and preserves the grain of the material, maximising strength and greatly reducing the likelihood
