Race is a very popular double butted spoke. Build up tension is easy. Much less torsion and not as elastic as the Laser spokes are the key points. The Race provides a better shock absorption thanks to a thinner middle section than the one of a non-butted spokes. Dealers say about this traditional spoke: "Never change a winning team..."
Technical specs
Weight: 14G (64 pcs x 260 mm lg) 363 g
Quality: Stainless
Strength on middle section: 1300 N/mm2
Dimensions
Diameter: 14G 2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0 mm