13/15/14g DT Alpine III Triple Butted Stainless Steel Spoke & 12 mm Brass Nipple - Pack Of 6

The strongest spoke available, making it suitable for use in extreme off road conditions, tandems & heavily laden bikes. The 13/15/14 guage triple butted spoke is 1.8mm thick in the centre to save weight, 2mm thick at the rim end to use standard size nipples & 2.34mm thick at the hub end where the greatest strength is required. The buttin process adds strength through cold forging of the metal. The Alpine III are made from X5 stainless steel which contains chrome for rust resistance & nickel for strength, the rolling of the nipple thread removes no metal from the spoke & preserves the grain of the material maximising strength.

Bicycle spoke gauges refer to the thickness or diameter of the spokes used in a bicycle wheel. The gauge is a crucial measurement because it affects the strength, weight, and durability of the spokes, thus influencing the overall performance of the wheel.

Spokes are typically measured in either millimeters (mm) or in gauge (often referred to as "g"). The most common gauge system for spokes is the British Standard Wire Gauge (BSW) or the Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) in the UK, while the United States typically uses the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system. The gauge number represents the diameter of the wire. In general, the lower the gauge number, the thicker the spoke.

Here are some common spoke gauges and their characteristics:

14G (2.0mm): This is one of the most common spoke sizes for standard bicycle wheels. It provides a good balance between strength and weight and is suitable for most riding conditions, including road and mountain biking.

15G (1.8mm): Slightly thinner than 14G spokes, 15G spokes are used in some lightweight applications or for riders seeking to reduce rotational weight on their wheels. They may be found on high-performance road or racing bikes.

13G (2.3mm): Thicker than 14G spokes, 13G spokes are used in heavy-duty applications such as tandem bicycles or cargo bikes, where additional strength is required to support higher loads.

16G (1.6mm): Thinner than 14G spokes, 16G spokes are occasionally used in lightweight or specialized applications where minimizing weight is a priority, such as on high-end racing or touring bikes.

12G (2.6mm): Even thicker than 13G spokes, 12G spokes are used in heavy-duty or industrial applications, such as on heavy cargo bikes or for e-bikes with high torque outputs.