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I added sapim force spokes to the spoke weight calculator. The pillars 1423 offer great performance at an affordable price. As light as titanium spokes, cx ray still receive one of the best results in fatigue testing. There is no reason why you should not reuse the spokes of your relatively new wheel. It will measure your spokes quickly and accuratly and it will allow you to determine spoke diameter without thinking about it. Super light best spoke sapim cx ray aero stainless steel spokes. Dh spokes sapim cxray or other trick spokes pinkbike. These are the lightest and most durable stainless steel spokes available today.

Was wondering if anyone could possibly tell me why these spokes keep breaking for no apparent reason while sitting untouched over the winter months. The cx ray still receives the best results in fatigue testing of any spoke. It can be used in virtually any application from xc to dh. Cx ray spokes have an aerodynamic advantage over round spokes and build into lighter, stronger wheels. Jan 08, 20 sapim bicycle spokes and nipples are, in my opinion, the finest wheel building combination available. Assuming 3 hypothetical wheels sets, all with the same rims carbon rim 3845mm depth and the same hubs, but one sets with sapim cx ray, one with sapim sprint and the last one with the new sapim cx superx, what difference will be between the wheels in terms of lateral.

Weve handbuilt wheels with lasers for years and many of them are still going strong after years and years of road racing and rowdy offroad abuse. The build was easy after i got one of the spoke keys from thorusa to hold the bladed section while tightening the nipple. Herman schoonhoven, sapim has been producing spokes and nipples of the highest quality for over a century. Sapim cxray 38mm clincher 23 wide carbon wheels road bike. The middle section of the spoke is drawn then pressed in a special mold to form its specific profile. Cxray spokes are used by top bike racers and triathletes. A friend who is heavy and strong cracked two open pro rims built on a. Sapim cxray straight pull spokes black fair wheel bikes.

Cxray aero spokes are produced from hightensile, fatigueresistant 188 stainless steel, ideally suited for the rigorous demands of cycling. Some stock remains but not enough to always fufill orders. We started 9 spokes to deliver small businesses world class technology and meaningful insights at their fingertips. Bicycle mechanics cxray sapim spoke breaking and breaking and.

Simply the best zero spokes with no compromise to strength or fatigue. Park tension tool conversion chart and sapim cxrays question. Ican carbon road bike 700c wheels clincher 38mm rim sapim cxray spokes. This guarantees the highest quality for millions of spokes sapim produces every year. Description of sapim laser spokes 2,01,52,0 black the sapim laser is a strong and light butted spoke for a variety of purposes. Cxray sapim spoke breaking and breaking and breaking. This spokes have won numerous tours, endless races, are used by all famous wheelbuilders, have won dh worlds, are being used in tandems, olympics, and and and. Spokes sapim cx ray, pillar aero, sapim laser, dt champion. The middle section is increased to 1,65mm, which makes the spoke much stiffer and brings less torsion during truing than a 1,5mm middle section.

Anyway, at this point, im in the process of bringing up the tension on the rear wheel. Effectively, the cx super is 17% lighter than the cx ray and its strength is increased by 120n in the middle section versus that of the cx ray. Sapims cxray bladed aero spoke is the leading choice of champions, having an aerodynamic advantage over round spokes and building lighter, stronger. Spokes sapim cx ray, pillar aero, sapim laser, dt champion spokes are generally the last thing that you pay attention to when buying a new wheelset. We are open and fulfilling orders, we are keeping a close eye on developments and will post updates as and when things change. Should i upgrade my new carbon wheels to sapim cx ray. A new grade of stainless steel enables sapim to reduce the diameter of the spoke, whilst increasing its strength and fatigue resistance. Can i reuse my old, 3 months, spokes in the new wheel. Our products are the result of years of collaboration and the passion of a dedicated staff we craft quality racing spokes and nipples.

Sapim cxray 14 gauge bladed black for sale at the colorado cyclist. When you receive your wheel it will include a package with the extra spokes and some documents. So if you like the ease of building with bladed spokes you can see any twist and hold the spoke from twisting but dont care about the slight aero advantage of the cx ray then this is a decent cost saving. They cracked actually a chip at the edges when i hit a deep pothole with.

We also offer the option to upgrade your build to pillar 1420 or sapim cx ray spokes for those who want more strength and performance. Sapim cx ray black spokes as light as a titanium spoke. Ican carbon clincher wheels 38mm front 50mm rear rim sapim cx ray spokes straight pull hub only 1410gset. Sapim cx ray spoke question i noticed that one of the spokes is twisted basically the bladed section of the spoke twists through 180 degrees from one end to the other. One we get all the time is the difference between sapim lasers and cx rays, which we offer in all our wheels. This product is only available for customers who have bought a rim or wheelset from ican. Youll save 104 grams by using cxray over dt competition. Recommended retail prices listed on this website are suggestions only and there is no obligation for resellers to comply with the recommendation. Its unique strength and flexibility make the cx ray suitable for most highend bicycle disciplines from road racing to triathlon and even downhill. Heads need careful but firm bending round before tensioning but fit most modern hubs without drilling. Sapim cxray spokesas light as a titanium spoke the cxray still.

The cxray still receives one of the best results in fatigue testing of any spoke. I have to say thanks to mike for all the tips on your site they are helping alot. These triplebutted spokes will be strong enough for ebikes and the extra torque applied by the motor. You are purchasing sapim dlight spokes in black, with j bend. The cxray is sapims flagship high performance spoke. Ican fl40 carbon road bike wheelset 40mm clincher tubeless ready rim 25mm wide straight pull sapim cx ray spoke 1400g. Sapim cxsprint jbend spokes black fair wheel bikes. Sapim cx ray bladed spoke black 260mm great bike north. Here are some of the standouts and a brief description of how they improve your riding experience. Looking at a custom wheel build and they are an extra. Please note that sapim spokes typically measure slightly shorter than the listed length. Sapim cx ray 14gm bladed jbend spokes 289mm 287mm polyax nipples dt swiss 240. Got this for my motorcycle a 2007 kawasaki vulcan has worked as it should and keep it on a battery tender when bike is parked for long periods, battery is good to start the bike but does not have the extra power if you run any accessories prior to starting the bike, ran my bike leds highlights and had to jump bike after, but did hold charge again after running gregory p lamarre. The rear does need a bit of attention after the incident below.

The guy at the shop gave me some mumbo jumbo about tensioning or something. The answer weve always provided is that the spokes are the same weight but cx rays are purported to have some aerodynamic advantage. Sapim claims the cx ray has the highest fatigue test values of any spoke available. I love my new wheels white industries cld hubs and dt swiss x329 rims with sapim race spokes and theyre exactly what my disc brake road bike needed to be everything i hoped for. Make offer sapim cx ray 14gm bladed jbend spokes 289mm 287mm polyax nipples dt swiss 240. The sapim cx ray still receives one of the best results in fatigue testing of any spoke. Im in the midst of choosing spokes for a new set of wheels.

You cannot take a sg spoke to a higher tension than a db spoke either one is more than strong enough to tension to the point of cracking the rim. Sapim spoke cx ray silver buy online shipping country. The cx sprint is very similar in construction to the cx ray but with a little more material for added strength and stiffness. This spokes have won numerous tours, endless races, are used by all famous wheelbuilders, have won dh worlds, are being used in tandems, olympics, and and and the spoke which started sapims success story. The most famous aero spoke produced by sapim is called the cx ray. With superb tensile strength and a fatigue life three times as long as traditional spokes these are the perfect choice for high durability builds. Holding the bladed section with a special tool makes cx ray spokes trivial to use. Sapim bicycle spokes motorcycle wheel and bicycle workshop.

Black sapim force are stocked now in 1mm increments. The profile allows for compatibility with almost all hub types and standard nipples. Sapim cxray spokes spokeservice canadas bicycle spoke. The documents will list the builder and on alloy wheels a serial number which is under the rim strip near the valve hole on both wheels. Buy sapim cx ray silver j bend spokes here cheapest prices online custom cut lengths from 210310mm many other spokes and nipples available covid19 update. Senqi 36pcs 14g j bend bicycle steel spokes 170mm290mm wnipples. Dec 22, 20 voila a powertap g3 wheelset i built with pacenti sl23 rims and sapim cxray spokes. Debra was super helpful with my order and the wheels are exactly what i was looking for.

Ican 50mm carbon road bike wheels 700c clincher sapim cx ray spokes rim brake only 1460g upgraded version wheelset 4. The sapim dlight black spoke is for wheels that need to be as strong and as light as possible without the higher price tag of the cxrays, theyre especially good for anyone running disc brakes. Sapim cx ray spokes black bladed jbend any quantityany length new. Straight pull cx ray spokes are intended for use on hubs with straight pull flanges, such as those from extralite. The cx ray is sapim s flagship high performance spoke. Im planning to build a new wheels sets, and im interested in your opinion about the new sapim spokes, the cx super. Description of sapim leader spokes 2,0 mm black the leader is the recommended choice for a daytoday usage like trekking, touring and mountainbiking. Black anodised or chrome available in jbend or straight pullplease select the quantity of spokes required and indicated the length of spokes. Tokyowheel live archive should i upgrade my new carbon wheels to sapim cx ray spokes. Spokes final question sapim cxray singletrack magazine.

Zipp 404 firecrest carbon clincher 650c 177 24 spokes 1011speed rear wheel. These are lightweight spokes that can be used with normal hubs no oversized drilling required, offering aerodynamic benefits and fashion cred. Youll find new or used products in sapim bicycle spokes on ebay. The short 2mm section of the dlight reduces weight especially on the threaded side. 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 mould to form its specific profile. Sapim cx ray silver spokes set as light as a titanium spoke. The cx sprint it a great choice for mtb, cyclocross, and road riders looking to emphasize lateral stiffness with the advantages of a blades spoke. The long term experience and many trials insure that sapim spokes last long. These spokes have longevity relative to titanium alternatives while emphasizing sturdiness. Also included is a spec sheet showing the type and length of spokes used and the spokes tensions for your wheels.

Black sapim race double butted spokes mtb road hybrid 14g15g. I couldnt believe the price for a set with sapim cxray spokes and a weight of. This is very similar to sapim race identical stiffness but with more material on the vulnerable elbow section. Or rather, the question really is whether cx rays are worth the extra money. Unfollow sapim cx ray spokes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Sapim cx ray 282mm stainless steel bladed 14g black j bend gicr1428200 zoi sap1103. Sapim cxray 14g bladed spoke black 23 choices sapim cxray 14g sp. The polyax nipple design is clever, simple and unique and will fit any rim better than a standard nipple from other manufacturers. Sapim cx ray 14g sp bladed spoke silver bag20 no nipples. Sapim spoke cx ray in silver, the perfect knife spoke for all hubs, aerodynamically available with maximum stability in many lengths. Ican carbon road bike 700c wheels clincher 38mm rim sapim. With a weight nearly 30% lighter than standard double butted spokes, you would expect to give up strength. May 02, 20 the sapim cx super spoke is the lightest steel aerobladed spoke ever made. For the ultimate in spoke performance, the sapim cx ray is your answer.

This is a significant milestone for which we are all very proud of. All my sapim came via alchemy but because of these random breakages i stopped using the brand all together. Powertap hub prices have dropped lately, making the acclaimed power system accessible to a lot more folks. Aerodynamic drag of lasers vs cxrays november bicycles. The breakages seems to be random and the same combination of parts built with dt spokes netted zero problems.

Below is an overview of the spokes we offer and what applications they are best suited. Acquisition of france rayon that later became sapim france. The bladed sapim cx ray spokes have withstand more than 3,5 million wheel revolutions in fatigue tests. Use the sapim force spokeservice canadas bicycle spoke.

I like force for touring, heavier riders, and to reduce risk of elbow breakage. My wheels have not required any retruing in the year i have been riding them. Ican road bike wheels spokes sapim cxray and cn aero. And they are the gucci brand and thats what people want. Thank you so much for providing such a great proudct and customer service. Browse for more products in the same category as this item. The exact requirements that you more than likely have for your next wheelset. Precise definition and small tolerances are constant point of attention in the production process.

In the past i had a few sapim spokes break all cx rays and all at the jbend as well as a handful of sils nipples. Sapim s cx ray bladed aero spoke is the leading choice of champions. Sapim cx ray spoke, each, jbend, black, oval super light but extremely strong, tighten with 30 % than you do regular spokes. Aero spokes are produced from the best suited stainless steel for spokes. To go with our carbon rim, we had to use sapim cxray spokes. Its unique strength and flexibility make the cxray suitable for most bicycle disciplines. Its bladed profile adds an aerodynamic profile as well as saves weight. I also noticed that on most 14 of 16 of the drive side spokes, the bladed section goes all of the way to the nipple.

Cx ray spokes are used by top bike racers and triathletes around the world. Stronger than both the race and the dlight, the cx ray is also the lightest option. Our vision was to harness the power of the cloud for small businesses. These spokes are made with the good quality stainless steel and are accurate and consistent in their quality.

Selling high quality, lightweight bike hubs and rims. I asked a tech about going from cross2 to cross3 pattern, and he said there wasnt room between the internallygeared hub and the rim, so tougher spokes. When building a set of wheels there are few spoke choices to beat sapim s laser spokes and none at sensible money. Dec 10, 2009 just in the process of having some 28 spoke wheels built using dura ace 9000 hubs and open pro rims with sapim cx ray spokes, but the cx rays retail price for a box of 20 spokes are. Zipp 404 firecrest carbon clincher 650c 177 24 spokes 10. The cx super spoke has been developed for extra light wheels. Sapim cxray spokes are said to be as light as titanium. Sapim cxray 14 gauge bladed black the colorado cyclist. The forging process brings additional tensile strength into the spoke. Sapim speiche cx ray straightpull schwarz online kaufen. They are draw from high quality stainless steel ensure. I just bent my wheel and am probably going to need a new one built. Find great deals on ebay for sapim spokes and sapim spokes black.