FAQLoad - Spoke and nipple identification

Here are some resources that can assist in identifying unknown spokes and nipples:

Spokes

Spoke Head Identification Chart - has pictures and graphical representations of spoke heads.

DT Swiss brass nipples have a distinctive ring around the nipple head.

Just my quick notes on the fork and shock oils I have been using

Getting the right spoke lengths

Here's how I do it (in this example I'm shortening a titanium spoke, but the procedure for stainless steel spokes is the same):

Pros: