{"product_id":"dt-swiss-competition-silver-spokes-14-15-gauge-2-1-8-mm-287-mm-box-of-100","title":"DT Swiss Competition Silver Spokes 14\/15 Gauge 2\/1.8 mm, 287 mm, Box of 100","description":"\u003cp\u003eDT Swiss Competition silver spokes offer unmatched quality and durability, crafted with precision in Switzerland where the company has honed its expertise for over 350 years. These spokes are a perfect blend of lightweight design and robust strength, making them a reliable choice for a wide range of cycling disciplines. The double butted 14 \/ 15 gauge construction means the spoke is thinner in the middle (1.8 mm) to reduce weight but thicker (2 mm) at the ends to ensure maximum strength where it's needed most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to DT Swiss’s unique ultrasonic peening process, these spokes are cold forged to actually strengthen the metal, rather than weaken it as conventional methods do. Made exclusively from custom-blended Swedish X5 stainless steel, these spokes maintain superior resilience and longevity. The rolling of the nipple thread preserves the grain structure, significantly reducing the risk of failure at the threads—one of the most common weak points in spokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re upgrading your wheels or repairing your bike, DT Swiss Competition spokes deliver outstanding performance and reliability. Their proven strength-to-weight ratio makes them the trusted choice from daily commuters to World Cup downhill racers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhancing wheel durability and performance with high-strength, lightweight spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupporting a wide variety of cycling styles, from commuting to competitive racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReducing spoke failure risk thanks to advanced cold forging and thread rolling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintaining long-term reliability with premium Swedish X5 stainless steel material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s NOT Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse in applications requiring spokes thicker than 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-standard spoke lengths outside the 287 mm size offered in this box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSituations where spokes with different gauge profiles are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsers looking for spokes made outside of Switzerland or with different material blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these spokes compatible with all wheel types?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese spokes are designed for a wide range of wheel builds, but compatibility depends on spoke length and hub specifications. Always check your wheel requirements before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes DT Swiss spokes different from other brands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDT Swiss uses an ultrasonic peening process that cold forges the spokes, strengthening the metal rather than weakening it, combined with premium Swedish X5 stainless steel for superior strength-to-weight ratio and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DT Swiss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45510024167599,"sku":"SK287D","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2003\/4223\/files\/1361227670-41779600.jpg?v=1768524013","url":"https:\/\/www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk\/products\/dt-swiss-competition-silver-spokes-14-15-gauge-2-1-8-mm-287-mm-box-of-100","provider":"Swinnerton Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}