SIMWORKS Condor Spoke - 14 Straight Gauge

SimWorks' original, made-in-Japan spokes are manufactured by Hoshi Kogyo, the last spoke manufacturer in Japan and the only manufacturer certified by NJS.

The base of Condor Spoke is Starbright spoke. The spoke's characteristics are determined by the stainless steel material used. Generally, if you need a stiff wheel with good grip (acceleration), stainless steel spokes made from SUS304 stainless steel manufactured by Condor are considered superior. However, did you know that Starbright spokes are the only spokes in Japan approved by the NJS and used in Keirin races? The reason Starbright spokes are used in competitive Keirin races is because performance isn't the absolute priority in a publicly managed sport like Keirin. The most important thing for a racing bicycle is to ensure that cheating is completely avoided and that the race is smoothly run.

As all cycling enthusiasts know, keirin racers reach speeds in excess of 70km/h just before the finish line, putting their leg strength on a completely different level than that of ordinary people. The most important element of spokes that can withstand such leg power is that they are manufactured with meticulous consideration given to preventing breakage. This is because, in the unlikely event that a spoke were to break during a race, the race would have to be temporarily stopped and all staff would have to search for the broken pieces of the spoke in order to prevent another accident, which would cause a major disruption to the smooth running of the race.

Hoshi Kogyo's Starbright spokes are made to withstand such harsh conditions, and they play a major role not only at the velodrome, but also in our daily lives. The greatest feature of Starbright spokes is that they minimize the serious problem of spoke breakage during daily commutes, active weekend rides where you want to enjoy stress-free riding, and even during long-term touring, which is the most demanding of all.

The spokes are manufactured using a special blend of highly tenacious stainless steel wire, selected by Hoshi Kogyo according to its own carefully selected criteria. This original stainless steel wire is highly flexible and naturally strong, so wheels built with Star Bright spokes are very different from wheels built with stiff spokes specifically for sports bikes, which tend to break under extreme loads. They offer increased durability and a unique softness when riding, making them less tiring to ride.

By using SimWorks original specifications on the neck part where the load is concentrated, the spokes have a firmer feel and a better grip while maintaining the "supple and tenacious" characteristics that Hoshi Kogyo has always been known for.

Star Bright is a popular brand among many professional wheel builders, and unlike regular products, it is specially manufactured with SimWorks original embossing and the nipple size is the global standard of 3.2mm .

Just because something is high spec doesn't mean it's good for everyone, but Star Bright Spokes are the unsung heroes that teach you from the ground up what you should use your bike for and how you should interact with it. Take this opportunity to learn more about them.

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*Unlike the star spokes that are normally sold, the nipple size is 3.2mm (global standard size) so that repairs can be made anywhere.

*72 nipples of the same color are included.

*If you would like to have your spokes cut , please contact us separately here (fees apply).