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The full range of Sapim Spokes and Nipples for the rest of your build can be found via my shopfront.

You are purchasing a pack of 8 Double Butted Sapim J-Bend Race Spokes in Silver with your choice of Nipples.  For more information read on.

**Choose a range and the state the length of spokes you require in the 'Message to Buyer' field during the checkout process. Mixed length order are welcome. We are the only stockist of quality butted Race spokes below 230mm!**


All spokes are custom cut in house on our factory grade shear and die equipped Spoke Cutting and Threading Machine. I currently offer these spokes in sizes from 180-310mm cut to any length you require to the nearest mm.  Threads are rolled, not cut, meaning no stress risers are formed, using exactly the same process as high end factory produced spokes whilst allowing us to check thread quality more regularly. 

Double Butted spokes are the best choice for any quality wheelbuild; saving weight, and greatly increasing the fatigue life of a well built wheel.  Race are Sapim's main butted spoke: lighter riders below 75kg may wish to consider the Sapim Laser or for the ultimate in both strength and lightweight using the bladed CX-Ray Spoke.

You can find the full range of Sapim Spokes & Nipples in my eBay Store HERE.

These spokes come with Sapim's Polyax 12mm Nickel Plates SIlver Brass Nipples for free. You have the option of changing to longer nipples for deep v type rims should you need them, or upgrading to Sapim's excellent 7075 T6 Heat Treated Aluminum Nipples either in Silver or Anodised colours: Black, Red, Gold, Purple, Green, Blue.  If choosing these options then please state colours and length when stating spoke length.  I use and suggest Sapim's anodised alloy nipples on all performance based wheelbuilds; they are superior to any I have ever used adding both weight saving, corrosion resistance and a touch of colour.

Should you require any spoke or nipple washers for your build then they can also be found on my store.


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Here are the tech specs for these spokes:
  • Weight: 363g (64x260mm)
  • Strength on middle section: 1300 N/mm2
  • Diameter: 14G 2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0mm
Sapim Say

"Race is the most popular double butted spoke of Sapim. Build up tension is easy. Much less torsion and not as elastic as the Laser spokes are the key points. The Race provides a better shock absorption than non butted spokes thanks to its thin middle section"