JimRoy
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I started using NOS Torrington DBs for my 26" prewar and postwar wheel builds. but I "purposely" used straight 14g Wheelsmith spokes and will continue to use them for my 1920s wheel builds. Using DB spokes on these wheels will not take them up a level... The 14g straights, are the preferred spoke to use when building this style wheel. However, I agree the DB spokes are best for the 26" balloon wheels and I have a beautiful set of wheels for sale using Torrington DB spokes and nipples. Thanks, JimRoyVery nice! I bet using double-butted spokes would take them to the next level. Great work!