The major benefits of paired spokes are:

• Paired spokes allow for fewer spokes;
• Fewer spokes improve aerodynamics;
• Constant paired tension means longer lasting, smoother riding wheels.

Why use paired spokes?

Because each paired spoke is always in constant tension with its opposing spoke we can build wheels with more consistent and higher spoke tension. When you can build wheels with consistent, even, and high spoke tension, you can build with fewer spokes and better aerodynamics and longer lasting wheels.

How it works?

The physics behind paired spokes is pretty simple to explain. Think about how the weight of the rider is really only supported by the rim at the 6 o'clock position--where the wheel is in contact with the ground. With the entire rider's weight concentrated on this one spot, the distance from the hub to the rim is momentarily and minutely reduced. When this distance get compressed, the spoke at the 6 o'clock position is detensioned, but then retensioned as the wheel continues to spin. This is an endless tension/detension cycle fatiguing the spokes, nipples, and rims. With paired spokes, each spoke is under constant, counterbalancing tension from its opposing spoke. This alleviates the tension/detension cycle that causes fatigue failures. While greatly improving durability, paired spokes also allow wheels to be built with fewer spokes for better aerodynamics and reduced weight.