SIMWORKS Condor Spoke - 14 Straight Gauge

SimWorks' all-Japanese original spokes are manufactured by Hoshi Kogyo, Japan's last remaining spoke manufacturer and the only one with NJS approval.

The Condor Spoke is based on the Starbright Spoke. A spoke's characteristics are determined by the type of stainless steel used. Generally, if you need a stiff wheel with excellent acceleration, stainless steel spokes made from SUS304 stainless steel are considered superior. But did you know that the Starbright Spoke is the only spoke in Japan to receive NJS approval and be used in Keirin racing? The reason Starbright Spokes are used in Keirin racing is that performance is not the absolute priority in this public racing sport. Keirin bicycles must be manufactured with the utmost focus on preventing cheating and ensuring smooth race operations.

As many cycling enthusiasts know, Keirin racers reach speeds exceeding 70 km/h just before the finish line, and their leg power produces figures far beyond those of ordinary people. To withstand the power of these athletes, the most important factor in the spokes is to prevent them from breaking, and they are manufactured with this in mind. If a spoke were to break during a race, the race would have to be temporarily suspended, and all race officials would have to search for the broken fragments that could have flown off, in order to prevent another accident, which would seriously disrupt smooth race operations.

Designed for use under such demanding conditions, Hoshi Kogyo's Starbright Spokes play an important role not only on Keirin tracks but also in our daily lives. Whether for your daily commute, a stress-free weekend active ride, or even the most demanding long-distance touring, they help minimize the risk of a serious problem such as a broken spoke—that is the greatest feature of the Starbright Spoke.

They are made from highly ductile stainless steel wire selected by Hoshi Kogyo's proprietary standards and further blended with special materials. This original stainless steel wire offers excellent flexibility and strength. Wheels built with these Starbright Spokes differ greatly from those built with stiffer sport spokes that are prone to breaking under extreme loads. They offer enhanced durability, a distinctive suppleness during riding, and can be built into wheels that do not fatigue easily.

By using SimWorks' original specifications for the stress-concentrated head section, the Starbright Spokes retain the "supple and ductile" characteristics that Hoshi Kogyo spokes have long been known for, while significantly improving their "solid" build feel and "excellent acceleration."

A masterpiece favored by many professional wheel builders, the Starbright Spoke is specially manufactured for SimWorks, unlike standard retail versions. They are stamped with SimWorks' original embossing, and the nipple size is set to the world standard of 3.2 mm.

High specifications are not always best for everyone. Please take this opportunity to learn about the Starbright Spoke, an unsung hero that teaches you from the ground up how to use your bicycle and what kind of relationship to build with it.

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※Unlike standard retail Hoshi spokes, the nipple size is 3.2 mm (world standard size) so that repairs can be carried out anywhere.
※The set of 72 includes 72 nipples in the same color.