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“When I succeed, it is because I believe in myselfand trust in my equipment.”

Marcus Klausmann (11 times German Downhill-Champion)

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“SAPIM's strength comes from the expertise and commitment of itsemployees, some have been with the company for over 30 years! Theybring a passion to their work, producing the best possible spokes andnipples for our customers. As a long established company, built onsolid foundations, SAPIM is dynamic and innovative, but reliable. Weactively support professional and amateur bicycle racing in its manyforms and are constantly evaluating how our products perform underthe most extreme pressures. For years, SAPIM has been among theleaders in spoke and nipple production and our continued success isdue to rigorous levels of quality control, innovative products, and solidpricing structure.”

Founded in 1918, SAPIM has been producing spokesand nipples of the highest quality for over 80 years.From the beginning, maintaining a close relationshipwith customers has always been of the greatestimportance. By listening to the needs and wishes ofour customers, whether professional or amateur, ourproducts are tailored to meet their requirements.Flexibility in the production process means newinnovations are quickly brought into the program. At SAPIM, your safety is our main concern. Onlymaterials of the highest possible standard are used.Thanks to our ISO 9001 certification standard and toour STTS (SAPIM Total Traceability System), SAPIMis able to guarantee that every spoke and nipple ismeticulously monitored and checked throughout theentire production process, bringing only the best toour customers.

Axel Moorkens, CEO Sapim

“As someone who has accompaniedthe Tour de France twenty times as a head mechanic, I know that majorroad races are a real test for riders andfor products under the most gruellingconditions. Radical changes to thetraditional geometry of the wheelcaused by technical developments,like the 9 and 10 gear systems, havemeant wheel component manufacturersmust adapt to the completely newdistribution of forces throughout the wheel. Spokes, naturally, play a major part in this. My experience on thecircuit means that I can advise SAPIMon how to adapt their technology to keep pace with other developments happening in the bicycle industry.”

Who rides with Sapim?

Predictor-Lotto, Quick Step-Innergetic, Rabobank, Discovery ChannelPro Cycling, Gerolsteiner, CSC, Unibet.com,Landbouwkrediet-Colnago, Shimano Pro Cycling team, Kenny Belaey, Marcus Klausmann, and many other teams, professionals and amateurs.

Gilbert Cattoir (expert professional wheel-builder)

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“Sapim products are very reliable and areeasy to work with. I consider Sapim spokesto be the best for the demanding Springclassics.”

Julien De Vriese (head mechanicDiscovery ChannelPro Cycling team)

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Usage

Weight

Fatigue testwheel revolutions

Strength on middle section

Packaging quantities

Nipples

2,0 mm

2,8 mm

1,3 mm

2,0 mm

INOX 18/8Ø 2,0 - 1,3 - 2,0 mm

Length: 182 - 310 mm

2,8

Race, Triathlon

423 g (64 x 260 mm)

1.220.000

1200 N/mm2

50, 500, 1500

12 mm brass Polyax

AERO spokes

Sapim spokes and nipples are produced with the most exact thread-tolerance for durability and the highest level of quality.The Sapim Total Traceability System (STTS) guarantees perfect quality control. All Sapim components conform to DIN 79.100.

AEROSPOKESSAPIM aero spokes not onlygive an aerodynamic edge,they also make wheels lighterand stronger. As light astitanium spokes, CX-Ray stillreceive the best results infatigue testing of any spoke.No doubt why CX-Ray areused by top bike racers andtriathletes around the world.Even downhillers use them,recognising their strengthand flexibility. Special alloytreatment and sophisticatedproduction make all thispossible. Aero spokes areproduced from the bestsuited stainless steel forspokes: high-tensile, fatigue-resistant 18/8 stainless steelconforming to SAPIMquality standard specifica-tions. The CX-Ray fits easilyinto all standard hubs.

CX

Cx/Cx-Ray Key

2,0 mm

2,2 mm

0,9 mm

2,0 mm

INOX 18/8Ø 2,0 - 0,9 - 2,0 mm


2,2

Race, Triathlon, MTB, Downhill

278 g (64 x 260 mm)

3.500.000

1600 N/mm2

20, 500, 1500

14 mm sil. alloy Polyax

CX-Ray

2,0 mm

2,6 mm

1,2 mm

2,0 mm

INOX 18/8Ø 2,0 - 1,2 - 2,0 mm


2,6

Race, Triathlon, MTB, Downhill

375 g (64 x 260 mm)

1.300.000

1400 N/mm2

20, 500, 1500

14 mm standard brass

CX-Speed

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“THE SAPIM STRONG:the ultimate freeride spoke… made in Belgium to survive even the toughest Vancouver North Shore trails.”

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Usage

Weight




Nipples

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2,0 mm

2,0 mm

2,3 mm

INOX 18/8Ø 2,3 - 2,0 mm


Downhill, Trekking, City, MTB

430 g (64 x 260 mm)

1.600.000

1400 N/mm2

100, 500, 1500

12 mm brass Polyax

BUTTED spokes


BUTTEDSPOKESSAPIM butted spokeshave two major benefits:less weight and morestrength! Technologicaladvances using coldforging (SAPIM ForgingTechnology) ’stretch‘ thespoke, retaining thelinear molecular structureof the material, therebyincreasing the spokestrength at the middleby`` at least 48%. As anadded bonus, the thinmiddle section of thelight Laser and Racespokes also providesbetter shock absorption.The Strong, with its extramaterial in the bend, fitsmore tightly into the hubhole making it ideallysuited for disc brakes,as well as for tandemsand other heavy dutyapplications.

Strong

2,0 mm

1,8 mm

2,0 mm

INOX 18/8Ø 2,0 - 1,8 - 2,0 mm


Race, Triathlon, MTB, Trekking

360 g (64 x 260 mm)

980.000

1350 N/mm2

100, 500, 3000

12 mm brass Polyax

Race

2,0 mm

1,8 mm

2,2 mm

INOX 18/8Ø 2,2 - 1,8 - 2,0 mm


Disc-Brake, Heavy Duty

100, 500, 1500


3-B

2,0 mm

1,5 mm

2,0 mm

INOX 18/8Ø 2,0 - 1,5 - 2,0 mm


Race, Triathlon, Cross Country

279 g (64 x 260 mm)

1.250.000

1500 N/mm2

50, 500, 1500

12 mm brass Polyax

Laser

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Usage

Weight




Nipples

BASIC spokes


BASIC SPOKESIntended for everyday use, these spokesare produced using top quality materials.Made from high-tensile, fatigue-resistantstainless steel conforming to SAPIM qualitystandard specifications, the Leader formsthe basis for all other spokes. It is alsoavailable in black without losing any of theproperties found in non-coloured versions.

Standard: Ø 2,0 mmOthers: Ø 2,3/2,6/2,9 mm


City, Trekking, MTB, Tandem, Moped

424 g (64 x 260 mm)

870.000

1080-1180 N/mm2

100, 500, 3000


Leader

1,8 mm2,0 mm2,3 mm2,6 mm2,9 mm

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9°

Straight Spokes Black Spokes

Original Sapim Polyax-Nipples

Spoke Bendings

Hexagonal Head S.I.L.S.-Polyax Sapim Integrated Locking System

Sapim’s revolutionary nipple

The Self-Securing Nipple• no more early loosening• no time wasted gluing screw threads• environmentally friendly• sticking qualities not affected by re-centring wheel• increases spoke life and overall wheel safety• also suitable for machine wheel-building

Silver colour nickel-plated brass: 12,14,16 mmOption: black

Packaging quantities: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 3000

Special spoke bend/neck available onrequest. Suitable for some hubs withspecial hub flange profiles or forcomplicated wheel geometries.

Brass: 12,14,16, 22 mmHexagonal head nipples for "V" sectionrims and special rim profiles.

14G/2mm13G/2,34 mm

Silver colour alloy: 12,14,16 mmOption: black, red, blue, other

Straight pull spokes areavailable for special hubs.

Sapim has over 200 different nipple shapes available on request.

OPTIONS

NIPPLES

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Wheel Revolutions (in cycles) Fatigue testWeight (64 pcs x 260 mm lg)

Special Tools for proper wheel assembly

Race Care

Sapim Fatigue Test

Sapim Race Care-Kit: Tested and approved by professional race mechanics.Race Clean, Race Grease, Race Oil, Race Glitter

StickersSapim stickers are availablein various sizes.

2. Nipple Driver

4. Special Nipple Key 5. HexagonalNipple Key

7. Nipple Washers

3. Nipple Wrench1. Nipple Clamping Screwdriver

Disclaimer: Sapim products are meant only for use byprofessional wheel builders. The terms of any contractualagreement and related guarantees are valid only if Sapimspokes and nipples are used together exclusively.

Other wheel components must first be approved by Sapimand assembled according to the latest assembly instructionsissued by Sapim. Copies of these instructions are availablefrom Sapim upon request.

6. Spoke and Nipple Washers

SAPIM RACE TOOLS

CX-RayStrong3-B LaserCXRaceLeader

278g

430g

370g

279g

423g

360g

424g

CX-RayStrong3-B LaserCXRaceLeader

CX-Ray is used by most professional MTB/Road and Racingteams + 3.500.0001.000.000500.000 1.500.000

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Terbekehofdreef 652610 Wilrijk (Antwerp)Belgium

Tel.: +32 (0)3 740.08.20Fax: +32 (0)3 [email protected]

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"I TRUST ONLY THE BEST! THAT'S WHY I RIDE WITH SAPIM"Kenny Belaey, 7 times World Champion and 2 times World Cup Winner Trial

“All Sapim spokes meet our stringent quality standards!”

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