Spoke nipples have until now, experienced relatively few changes or improvements since motorcycles and bicycles were invented over a hundred years ago. 

The conventional design involves square drive aluminum or brass nipples which have a tendency to round out increasing installation time and makes it difficult to fully tighten the spoke against the rim.  Conventional nipples have a tendency to snap or break presenting a significant safety issue for the rider and are also are heavier than Spline Drive Spoke Nipples.  All of these issues affect the safety, performance and appearance. 

Now, with the patented Spline Drive Spoke Nipples, both motorcycle and bicycle enthusiasts can overcome all of the issues associated with the conventional spoke nipple design.  Due to the unique design of Spline Drive Spoke Nipples you can be assured that: 

Spline Drive Spoke Nipples do not round out 

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Spline Drive Spoke Nipples have more than 3 X the wrenching capacity over brass square drive nipples

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Spline Drive Spoke Nipples have 50% added strength under the head to prevent breaking and snapping

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Spline Drive Spoke Nipples are aluminum and lightweight at 2.20 grams each for motorcycles and 0.33 grams each for bicycles  

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Spline Drive Spoke Nipples are much quicker and easier to install than traditional square drive nipples 

Spline Drive Spoke Nipples are available in a wide variety of colors and sizes.