Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
I suppose this has to be laid to rest, and I will have to simply turn the other cheek when I hear the proclamation of the virtues of DB spokes.
This sounds like a rational plan if the idea still bothers you. On the other hand, there seems to be no "proof" that DB spokes are less durable. Frankly, I lack the educational accomplishment to evaluate any such proof absent someone to interpret it for me. I'm confident DT, Mavic and the other manufacturers have employees who are familiar with whatever data exists and are able to use it to the benefit of their products. They have much more "skin in the game" than any of us. Durability may be only one of a number of qualities, but clearly they have decided that DB spokes are appropriate in better wheels.