Sapim, the leading manufacturer of spokes and nipples, has launched a new and unique spoke that combines both light weight and increased stiffness. The new carbon spoke developed by Sapim is 25% lighter than the lightest steel spoke.
Targeting professional road racers, the spoke provides nearly no elasticity which brings an incredibly rigidness in the wheel. Thanks to the laminated steel inlay, the CX Carbon can be combined with standard nipples and rims. However the special head form requires a specific hub flange design. The maximum load strength of the spoke is 2500 N.
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