Spoke Nipple Cn Spoke AN12 12 mm aluminum purple, pack of 144

CN Spoke AN12 is a pack of 144 purple aluminum spoke nipples, each 12 mm long, created for bicycle wheel assembly and spoke tensioning where short nipples are required. The set provides uniform sizing for full-wheel replacements or bulk repairs, and the aluminium construction reduces weight while offering resistance to corrosion compared with untreated steel nipples. These nipples are compatible with standard spoke threads and are intended for use with rims and spokes designed for 12 mm nipple length.

Advantages

Lightweight aluminium construction reduces rotational mass and contributes to easier handling during wheel truing. The consistent 12 mm length across the pack ensures uniform spoke engagement depth for reliable tensioning and predictable wheel geometry. The purple anodised finish offers basic surface protection against corrosion while providing a visible, colour-coded appearance for custom builds or maintenance identification. Supplied in a bulk pack of 144, the set is convenient for complete wheel builds or multiple repairs without mixing sizes.

Suitable for

• Road, gravel and urban bicycle wheel builds requiring 12 mm nipples
• Full-wheel replacements and bulk spoke repair jobs
• Custom colour-matched wheel builds and visual upgrades
• Workshop stock for maintenance and assembly operations

Key specifications

• Material: aluminium
• Finish: purple anodised surface
• Length: 12 mm
• Quantity: 144 pieces per pack
• Compatibility: standard bicycle spoke thread sizes (for rims requiring 12 mm nipple length)

How to use

Install these nipples by threading them onto spokes to the required engagement depth and tension using a compatible spoke wrench. Begin by hand-threading to avoid cross-threading, then use incremental turns while building wheel tension evenly across the wheel. During truing, make small adjustments and check spoke tension with a tension meter or by feel to achieve the desired wheel alignment. When cutting spokes to fit, ensure the final spoke length leaves sufficient thread engagement for a 12 mm nipple.

Usage recommendations

Use a correctly sized spoke wrench to avoid rounding the flat faces of the nipple. For aluminium nipples, avoid over-tensioning beyond the recommended limits for the chosen spoke and rim combination; aluminium can deform if excessively tightened. Store unused nipples in a dry environment to maintain the anodised finish and prevent contamination.