Sapim Race Spoke J-Bend 14G Pre-cut, DB (288) Silver

Sapim Race J-Bend 14G Pre-cut Double Butted 288mm Silver Spoke is a premium-performance bicycle spoke designed for riders and wheel builders seeking the perfect balance of strength, durability, lightweight performance, and ride comfort. As Sapim's most popular double-butted spoke, the Race has earned a reputation for reliability and is widely trusted by professional wheel builders worldwide.

Manufactured from high-quality stainless steel, the Race utilizes a double-butted design with a thinner center section than traditional straight-gauge spokes. This construction reduces spoke weight while significantly improving fatigue resistance and shock absorption. The thinner midsection helps absorb road vibrations and trail impacts more effectively, resulting in a smoother ride and longer wheel life.

The spoke's optimized profile reduces torsion during wheel building, making it easier to achieve accurate spoke tension and build stronger, more stable wheels. Its traditional J-bend design ensures compatibility with most standard bicycle hubs, while the precision-cut 288mm length provides accurate fitment for compatible wheel configurations.

Ideal for road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, touring bikes, hybrid bicycles, endurance bikes, and custom wheel builds, the Sapim Race 288mm spoke delivers proven performance, reliability, and long-term durability.

Key Features

• Brand: Sapim

• Model: Race

• Spoke Type: J-Bend Double Butted Spoke

• Gauge: 14G

• Length: 288mm

• Color: Silver

• Material: Stainless Steel

• Construction: Double Butted (DB)

• Wheel Building Benefit: Reduced spoke torsion for easier tensioning

• Shock Absorption: Enhanced compared to straight-gauge spokes

• Fatigue Resistance: Improved durability under repeated loads

• Application: Performance wheel building and spoke replacement

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Sapim Race Spoke

• Spoke Design: J-Bend

• Gauge Size: 14G

• Spoke Length: 288mm

• Material Type: Stainless Steel

• Color: Silver

• Construction Type: Double Butted

• Corrosion Resistance: Yes

• Fatigue Resistance: Enhanced compared to plain-gauge spokes

• Spoke Category: Performance Bicycle Spoke

• Wheel Building Compatible: Yes

• Recommended Use: Road Bikes, MTB, Gravel Bikes, Touring Bikes, Hybrid Bikes, Endurance Bikes, and Custom Wheel Builds

Double Butted Technology

• Reduced Weight: Thinner center section lowers spoke weight while maintaining strength

• Improved Shock Absorption: Better absorbs road and trail impacts for enhanced comfort

• Lower Spoke Torsion: Makes wheel building easier and improves tension accuracy

• Enhanced Fatigue Life: Designed to withstand long-term riding stresses and repeated loads

• Stronger Wheel Builds: Supports balanced spoke tension and improved wheel durability

Easy Operation / Usage

• Verify the required spoke length before installation

• Use with compatible spoke nipples and J-bend hubs

• Follow recommended wheel-building tension specifications

• Check wheel trueness after installation and maintenance

• Suitable for wheel repairs, spoke replacement, and complete wheel builds

Why Choose This Product

• Trusted Sapim Quality: Used by professional wheel builders worldwide

• Double Butted Construction: Delivers superior performance compared to straight-gauge spokes

• Enhanced Ride Comfort: Better vibration absorption for smoother rides

• Durable Stainless Steel: Provides excellent corrosion resistance and longevity

• Accurate Wheel Building: Reduced spoke twist improves tension consistency

• Proven Reliability: One of the most trusted performance spokes in cycling

In the Box

• 1 x Sapim Race J-Bend 14G Double Butted Spoke 288mm Silver