Alpina Brass ABS Nipple – Black, 15mm

The revolutionary self-locking patented nipple that, due to the inserted nylon, eliminates entirely the possibility that nipples get loose on assembled wheels, and the routing between nipples and spokes remains identical to the traditional way. Therefore, it does not require special operations whether it is assembled automatically or manually. To prevent screw loosening, ABS/ABT nipples leverage interference generated by the spoke thread and nylon during screwing. All necessary adjustments on wheels can be made without special instructions or using fastening liquids subsequently. ABS nipples offer tangible advantages on traditional wheels while their use is essential when using straight head spokes. Read less