{"product_id":"sapim-cx-ray-spokes","title":"Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CX-Ray is Sapim's most versatile aero spoke, and has the highest fatigue test values of any Sapim spoke available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a weight nearly 30% lighter than standard double butted spokes, its unique strength and flexibility make the CX-Ray suitable for rigorous disciplines from criterium racing and velodrome racing to tracklocross and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CX-Ray fits all standard hub holes without filing or other modification due to it's 2.3mm maximum dimension at the widest portion of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very thin flat middle section requires special care while building up a wheel, and must be supported using a bladed spoke holding tool near the nipple to prevent twisting during tensioning and truing. Because of this, building wheels using these spokes should be left to experienced wheel builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 270-310mm custom cut \u0026amp; threaded lengths, rounded to the nearest whole number (no decimals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreads are rolled, not cut, using exactly the same process as a spoke factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer uncut 310mm blank spokes without threads, if you're not sure of the length you need and you or your wheel builder have the ability to cut and thread them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpokes are sold individually, and nipples are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eⓘ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhen adding spokes to a custom wheel build order, please choose 'custom wheel build - we calculate' from the menu list and we will determine the correct length based on the rims, hubs and lacing pattern chosen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlease note: We do not provide spoke calculations if we are not building your wheels. If you are building your own wheels or having them built by someone else, you or the wheel builder are responsible for calculating and ordering the correct spoke length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eUnless there is a cutting\/threading defect or shipping mistake, spokes are not returnable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 2.0\/.9\/2.0mm bladed (no hub filing required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• available lengths: 265-310mm (even lengths only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• nipples not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• colors: silver or black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• weight : 4.38g (270mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpoke length calculator\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very accurate, user-friendly spoke calculator can be found \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0099dd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bikeschool.com\/resources\/spoke-calculator\/\" style=\"color: #0099dd; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing rims and hubs from us, all rim measurements and hub dimensions needed for the calculator can be found on their respective product pages right here on our site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the rim and hub specifications, you will also need to input the lacing pattern you will be using (radial lacing =\"0\" on the calculator).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSapim spokes availability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of January 2026, Sapim has ended its distribution in the USA. Our current inventory represents the final stock available for purchase. If we are unable to fulfill your order due to stock limitations, we will notify you as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are now transitioning to stock \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 221);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 221);\" title=\"Alpina Raggi spokes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retro-gression.com\/collections\/spokes-nipples?pf_v_shop_by_brand=Alpina+Raggi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpina Raggi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e spokes, which are manufactured in Italy and offer excellent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease let us know if you have any questions regarding this change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sapim","offers":[{"title":"silver \/ cut to order","offer_id":7278525889,"sku":"CXRAYSL","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"silver \/ 310mm blank - no threads (min. cut 270mm)","offer_id":42949498634301,"sku":"CXRAYSL-310","price":4.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"silver \/ custom wheel build - we calculate","offer_id":42949498667069,"sku":"CXRAYSL-WB","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ cut to order","offer_id":7278367041,"sku":"CXRAYBK","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ 310mm blank - no threads (min. cut 270mm)","offer_id":42949498699837,"sku":"CXRAYBK-310","price":4.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ custom wheel build - we calculate","offer_id":42949498732605,"sku":"CXRAYBK-WB","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4641\/files\/sapim_cx-ray_spokes_silver.jpg?v=1774635565","url":"https:\/\/www.retro-gression.com\/products\/sapim-cx-ray-spokes","provider":"Retrogression","version":"1.0","type":"link"}