A good choice for a rider, mechanic or wheel builder replacing a black J-bend spoke and needing an exact custom length for a day-to-day wheel build.
The Pillar Spokes Custom Cut J-Bend Spoke is a practical replacement or wheel-building option for hubs designed around J-bend spokes. Its straight-gauge 2.0 mm diameter gives you a consistent profile along the spoke, while the black finish keeps the build understated.
Pillar uses T302+ stainless steel and a specialised forging process that increases the elbow diameter. That added material is intended to strengthen the elbow and help the spoke sit more tightly against the hub flange, the area where a J-bend spoke experiences concentrated load. J-bend spokes are also widely used and straightforward to work with during wheel building or spoke replacement.
Each spoke is cut to order from 70–310 mm, so the important step is confirming the correct length for your specific rim, hub and lacing pattern before ordering. This spoke is supplied without nipples, so add suitable nipples separately if required. Choose it for a dependable, no-fuss option for everyday riding and serviceable custom wheel builds.
Cut to your required length
Available from 70 to 310 mm and cut to order, making it suitable for custom wheel builds and individual spoke replacements.
T302+ stainless steel
The stainless-steel construction is suited to regular cycling use and provides a practical balance of durability and value.
Straight-gauge profile
The consistent 2.0 mm diameter keeps the spoke specification simple and easy to match when servicing a wheel.
Reinforced J-bend elbow
A forged, larger-diameter elbow is designed to improve strength at the bend and provide a tighter fit against the hub flange.
Common J-bend format
Designed for hubs using the familiar J-bend spoke interface, which is practical for wheel building and replacement.
Black finish
The black colour gives your wheel build a clean, understated appearance.
Nipples ordered separately
Nipples are not included, allowing the builder to select the appropriate nipple type and colour for the rim and build.
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Pillar Spokes is a Taiwanese manufacturer of bicycle and motorcycle spokes and nipples. The company operates specialised production facilities in Taiwan alongside research and development facilities, supplying components to bicycle-industry manufacturers and aftermarket customers.
The brand focuses on spoke and nipple development, with ongoing work in materials, manufacturing processes and patented technologies. Its production exceeds 1.5 million units per month, and its range includes stainless-steel spokes, specialist spoke designs and compatible nipples.
