[{"id":332309790905,"handle":"butted","updated_at":"2026-06-05T07:16:50-04:00","published_at":"2026-01-03T15:43:48-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Butted","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eSapim butted spokes have two major benefits: less weight and more strength! The SCFT-system (Sapim Cold Forging Technology) ’stretch‘ the spoke while retaining the molecular structure of the material, thereby increasing the spoke strength at the middle by at least 48%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus, the thin middle section of the light Laser and Race spokes also provides better shock absorption. The Strong, with its extra material in the bend, fits more tightly into the hub hole making it ideally suited for tandems and other heavy duty applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2026-01-03T15:43:47-05:00","alt":null,"width":1400,"height":434,"src":"\/\/velonixcyclesupply.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/butted_spokes.jpg?v=1767473028"}},{"id":330760421561,"handle":"frontpage","updated_at":"2026-06-05T07:16:50-04:00","published_at":"2025-12-01T15:06:42-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Home page","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2025-12-07T12:08:46-05:00","alt":null,"width":1400,"height":502,"src":"\/\/velonixcyclesupply.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/HOME-SAPIM-BLUR-11.jpg?v=1765127326"}},{"id":332310118585,"handle":"race","updated_at":"2026-06-05T07:16:50-04:00","published_at":"2026-01-03T15:49:12-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Race Spokes","body_html":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRace is a very popular double butted spoke. 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 thanks to a thinner middle section than the one of a non-butted spokes. Dealers say about this traditional spoke: “Never change a winning team…”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight: 14G (64 pcs x 260 mm lg) 363 g\u003cbr\u003eQuality: Stainless\u003cbr\u003eStrength on middle section: 1300 N\/mm2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength: 135-310 mm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 14G 2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRod (without bend) or different bend\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSelf locking system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBlack (oxidised or chromed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAnti-rotation part\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOval head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2-sides threading\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTCS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMountain bike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBMX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDownhill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2026-01-03T15:49:11-05:00","alt":null,"width":1600,"height":2048,"src":"\/\/velonixcyclesupply.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/sapim-sapim-race-j-bend-spokes_a6dca7de-217c-41b0-b911-1c2972327f8b.jpg?v=1767473351"}},{"id":331035148473,"handle":"spokes","updated_at":"2026-06-05T07:16:50-04:00","published_at":"2025-12-07T12:05:23-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Spokes","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is a spoke? \u003cstrong\u003eYou can define it in different ways\u003c\/strong\u003e: a piece of steel, a wire, a spring or, what we like best, the connection between the hub and the rim. Being the link between the hub and the rim, the spoke has multiple functions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry\u003c\/strong\u003e: spokes carry the weight of the bicycle as well as it load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorb\u003c\/strong\u003e: spokes absorb the irregularities of the road and ensure the comfort of the rider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission\u003c\/strong\u003e: spokes transmit acceleration and braking effort of the rider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see professional riders coming downhill at close to 90 km\/h on their bike, you realize the vital importance to get the best quality of spokes and nipples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use different grade of steel, different diameters, heads, surfaces and, of course, length. Producing with care and on highest quality standards we offer the widest range in the market. All our spokes are produced in Sapim facility located in Europe and in Asia. In every production location we implemented an identical and strict quality control processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2025-12-07T12:07:42-05:00","alt":null,"width":1000,"height":377,"src":"\/\/velonixcyclesupply.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Still_Image_12_SPOKE_CROP_0.jpg?v=1765127262"}}]
Race is a very popular double butted spoke. 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 thanks to a thinner middle section than the one of a non-butted spokes. What dealers say about this traditional spoke: “Never change a winning team…”
Technical specs
Weight: 14G (64 pcs x 260 mm lg) 363 g Quality: Stainless Strength on middle section: 1300 N/mm2
Dimensions
Length: 135-310 mm Diameter: 14G 2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0 mm
