DT Swiss Standard Spoke Nipples - Brass 1.8 x 16mm Silver Box of 100DT Swiss Standard Spoke Nipples Brass 1. 8 x 16mm Silver Box of 100. DT Swiss standard brass nipples have a square interface and slot on the top which suits them for traditional wheelbuilding. Ideally used with deep section rims to allow the use of a spoke wrench Spoke length should be reduced by 1 mm when using DT Swiss 16mm nipples 32 nipples weigh approximately 40 grams TECH SPECS Color Silver Material Brass Spoke Diameter 1. 8 Length 16 Defined