Spokes.

At COVEN we use SAPIM branded spokes exclusively. Our experience tells us they’re the best spokes on the market.

For our carbon set we typically use the ‘CX Ray’ spoke.
Aero bladed profile, light and stiff.
The best steel spoke you can buy.
Premium price for a premium spoke.

Our alloy rim builds utilise the ‘Race’ spoke.
Round profile, double butted, strong enough for any discipline and weight.
The all-rounder that doesn’t break the bank.

Jonny 'Noble' Bell is unquestionably one of the countries most experienced and knowledgable wheel-building professionals. Jonny has left behind wheelbuilding in the most part in order to focus on his range specialist machined wheelbuilding tools. If you’re in any way involved in the industry, you will know his work, but if you’re not, you can buy from him here: NOBLE WHEELS.

Jonny’s recommendation for spoke counts on custom hand-laced wheels are listed below, according to discipline and rider weight.