Sapim Flat Spoke 14 CX-Ray + Nipple 278mm - Silver (20)

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Address: Molenweer, Wateringen, Nederland, 2291NR
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Brand: Sapim
Product Model: 272868

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CX-RAY

As light as a titanium spoke

The CX-Ray still receives the best results in fatigue testing of any spoke. The best aerodynamic spoke available. Its unique strength and flexibility make the CX-Ray suitable for most bicycle disciplines. The middle section of the spoke is drawn then pressed in a special mold to form its specific profile. CX-Ray spokes are used by top bike racers and triathletes around the world. Even downhillers use them, recognizing their strength and flexibility. Special alloy treatment and sophisticated production make this all possible. The CX-Ray fits is all standard hub holes. No more extra hub hole design; the hub manufacturer's guarantee is unaffected.

Almost as light as Titanium.
Produced from high-tensile, fatigue-resistant 18/8 stainless steel conforming to the Sapim quality standard specifications.

Available from 182 mm to 310 mm in even lengths.

Weight: (64 pcs x 260 mm) 272 g
Quality: AISI 302
Strength on middle section: 1600 N/mm2

Specifications:
Brand: Sapim
Length: 278 mm
Spoke: 14
Diameter: 2.0 mm
Material: Inox
Color: Silver
Number of pieces: 20 pieces
Suitable for: Spoke nipple 14 (valve diameter spoke hole Ø 4,5 mm)
or spoke nipple 14/13 (valve diameter spoke hole Ø 5 mm)

Since it was founded in 1918, Sapim has focused exclusively on manufacturing bicycle spokes.
Not exactly a great way to generate brand awareness, but it does mean that the company based in Wilrijk (NL) can offer its customers the best quality possible.

Last year Sapim produced over 100 million spokes for road bikes, city bikes, wheelchairs and sulkies (carts used for harness races).
Their machines produce 120 spokes per minute.
And while other factories do the same at a lower cost, Sapim also manufactures spokes manually - this craftsmanship is their key asset.

While we're throwing around numbers, you should know Sapim manufactures 5000 different types of spokes and customizes spokes according to its customers' wishes.
Length, weight, color: they can all differ per customer.

Many cyclists have been successful thanks to Sapim spokes:
big teams like Lotto, Quick.Step, Discovery Channel, T-Mobile and Rabobank use Sapim spokes in their wheels.

Sapim is on a quest to find the perfect spoke and works with the universities of Leuven and Ghent, spending countless hours researching ways to improve its product.
And their efforts are paying off! Sapim has managed to develop spokes that are stronger as well as lighter.
It’s a phenomenon that’s very interesting to the competition, but a secret that the company will of course never divulge.