[Closed] New wheels from Merlin- no idea what spokes to choose

Depends on what wheels are for, but double butted stainless is good for most situations

just go for aci double butted for general riding... straight guage if your dirt jumping

Don't know much about your riding, a bit more info wouldn't go amiss i.e. weight, type of riding etc.

Merlin's advice on spoke choice is in the link below, it's a bit hard to find on their website:

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Handbuilt+Wheels.htm

And don't get black spokes...please.

Don't go plain gauge, they're not stronger. DT Competitions or Super Comps, or Revolutions if you want lighter weight.

And don't get black spokes...please

Why is that? Are they heavy and slow?

Sapim butted spokes are much cheaper than DT .Spa Cycles in Harrogate do them 45p each and you dont need to buy a box of 100 either

Sapim butted spokes are much cheaper than DT .Spa Cycles in Harrogate do them 45p each and you dont need to buy a box of 100 either

Bur he's getting them from merlin

But he's getting them from Merlin 😉