DT Swiss 14G Alloy ⚙️ Nipple Spoke - Pack of 100 Review

The paint wears off when tightened and they come off very easily because the metal is too soft! The product is of poor quality!

These nipples are soft and beautiful. They offer safety when installing spokes and are easy to assemble. I recommend it to those looking for efficiency and lightness.

Buy these instead of the cheap ebay aluminum nipples that come from China. Does anyone know what alloy was used? They will not corrode, discolor or suddenly fall off. Have been using it for 30 years.

Reducing the weight of the rim reduces the amount of energy needed to spin. The simple use of aluminum spoke nipples allows you to move faster with less energy. According to the DT website, DT nipples with brass spokes weigh 1g each. The aluminum spoke nipples weigh 0.31 g each. With a 32-spoke wheel, that's 9.92 g less wheel weight just by using aluminum spoke nipples. Because they are softer and have a higher coefficient of friction, making them harder to turn, I recommend using M4 4mm x 9mm…