Spokes and Spoke Nipples

Spokes (stainless steel/DT Swiss Aerolite) and nipples (brass/aluminum) form a wheel’s tensioned structure, with butted/spiral designs optimizing strength-to-weight ratios—while nipple drivers (square/hex) enable precise spoke tension adjustments (±1-2mm) for true and durable wheels.

Tip: " Use a spoke tension meter for carbon rims—uneven tension risks delamination. Brass nipples tolerate higher torque than aluminum (max 4Nm)."