DT Swiss Plain Gauge Stainless Steel Spokes THE standard. Given the weight and loads these 2mm-thick lengths of steel have to support, there's a lot to be said for buying the best - DT Swiss cold-forged stainless steel spokes. The 2.0 mm plain gauge spoke covers the whole spectrum from reliable road wheels to MTB-Gravity wheels. Supplied with brass nipples. Weight 445g for 64 spokes.