Is there a supply problem with DT spokes?

[rogerzilla]

I need 36 Revs in 260mm for a front wheel and 18 Revs in 258mm/18 Comp in 256mm for the rear.  None of the usual places, even Rose in Germany, have them in stock.  Mever had a problem before.  They're not weird lengths, either - pretty standard for 26" wheels.

No doubt gougers like SJSC have them for twice the price, but I'm looking at 50p-85p (max) per spoke for Revs.

[Samuel D]

The usual internet reply is that you want the wrong thing. So what do you want them for? History has shown that less extreme butting is enough to stop the spoke failing at the elbow or thread. It follows that more extreme butting increases the price for no good reason.

If you insist, how about the Sapim Laser? Widely available in the lengths you seek.

But I’ve noticed the same lack of supply for some DT Swiss spokes. The Competition in 1.8/1.6 mm size has also been hard to find.

[Torslanda]

Mike Conway may have what you need...

[rogerzilla]

The usual internet reply is that you want the wrong thing. So what do you want them for? History has shown that less extreme butting is enough to stop the spoke failing at the elbow or thread. It follows that more extreme butting increases the price for no good reason.

If you insist, how about the Sapim Laser? Widely available in the lengths you seek.

But I’ve noticed the same lack of supply for some DT Swiss spokes. The Competition in 1.8/1.6 mm size has also been hard to find.

I like Revs, although they're a PITA to build with because of the twist.  Springier (they stretch more when tensioned) so never go slack over big hits - important for the looser LH side of a derailleur wheel.