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Originally Posted by Blue Jays
My wheelbuilder typically does not favor Sapim CX-RAY spokes for most builds unless one simply must have aero profile. Somewhat flexy.
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Spoke stiffness is directly proportional to cross-sectional area. Sapim CX-Ray spokes have the same cross-sectional area as Sapim Laser and DT Revolution spokes, which indeed have small cross sections.
If one still wants aero but wants a little more stiffness, there are a few other options. Sapim CX-Sprint and DT Aero Comp spokes offer an aero profile, but have the same cross-sectional area (and stiffness) as standard 2.0/1.8 or 2.0/1.7 butted spokes.