The Gold Standard
DT SWISS COMPETITION 2.0/1.8 SPOKES
Retail: $60 (6% off!)
(Jenson USA)
Choose the Competition model where a butted spoke is desired to combine strength and weight savings. DT Swiss spokes are well-known as the "gold standard". 14/15/14g (i.e. 2.0/1.8/2.0mm) stainless steel construction.
SURLY DISC / WTB LASERDISC WHEEL
Surly hubs are the gold standard for singlespeed use. Here they are laced up to the WTB LaserDisc Trail rim with premium DT Swiss spokes.
YAKIMA 1 A RAINGUTTER TOWERS
The gold standard. For vehicles equipped with rain gutters.
INTENSE SPIDER XVP FRAME/SWINGER 3WAY 07
The "gold standard" in full suspension cross-country frames. VPP "Virtual Pivot Point" technology allow a bob-free ride, but still offers the plush feel you'd want for an all-day ride.
FOX SHOX FLOAT RP23 '09
The RP23 is a high performance shock that has made it the "gold standard" for rear shocks comes out in '09 with a more efficient rebound to compression transition and broadened rebound adjuster range.
Gold Standard In Theory & History
Since the first edition, published in 1985, much new research has been completed. This updated version includes five new essays, including a new introduction by Eichengreen and a discussion of the gold standard and the EU monetary debate.