Sapim Spoke Nipple 14 GAP 14mm Polyax Alu - Yellow (1)

Name: Hollandbikeshop.com
Address: Molenweer 22, Wateringen, 2291NR, NL
Telephone: +31 (0)70 - 300 00 44

EAN 5400540144724
Brand: Sapim
Product Model: 273101

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Sapim Spoke Nipple 14 GAP 14mm Polyax Alu - Yellow (1)

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Specifications:
Color: Yellow
Material: Polyax Aluminum
Nipple length: 14 mm
Nipple suitable for 14G spokes (2.0 mm)
Nipple suitable for rim hole 14

Content:
1 nipple

NOTE! This item is sold individually

In the past, aluminum nipples had only one positive argument: weight.
All other functions such as corrosion resistance, friction, rigidity were specific to brass nipples.
This has changed dramatically in recent years.
All SAPIM aluminum nipples are now anodized.
Salt spray tests showed better results than nickel-plated brass nipples.
You can choose from 7 different colors.
It is not necessary to add oil or grease to the nipple like with the brass version.
For the last three years, Sapim has used the 7075 material and has added extra power through the T6 heat treatment.
These lightweight nipples are now stronger than brass.
Aluminum nipples are more expensive, but certainly much better than brass.
For those who pay attention to weight, special colors and quality, an aluminum nipple is recommended.

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.