Easy user serviceability is an essential design requirement at Zipp. J-bend spokes are widely available at just about any bike shop and are easy to work with. They also avoid the potential problem of straight pull spoke heads spinning in the hub. We also believe that riders and mechanics shouldn’t have to remove tires and rim tape to make spoke adjustments, so we use externally accessible spoke nipples.
Articles in this section
- What hub driver options are available for the ZM1 and ZM2 rear hubs?
- Are there 15x100 or QR axle end cap options for the Zipp ZM1 or Zipp ZM2 front hub?
- What thru axle caps can be used with the Zipp ZM1 and ZM2 hubs?
- What type of bearings are used in the Zipp ZM1 & ZM2 hubset?
- Why did Zipp choose J-bend spokes and external spoke nipples for the 3ZERO MOTO?