Bicycle wheel having a spoke nipple, spoke nipple

The invention relates to a bicycle wheel for tubeless tires, comprising a hub, a hollow rim, multiple spokes and self-aligning spoke nipples, wherein the spoke nipples comprise a male fastening part, which is configured to be gripped under any angle between 170° and 190° by a female fastening tool,...

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1. Verfasser: GERARD LOUIS JEAN PAUL AMAURY VROOMEN
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Zusammenfassung:The invention relates to a bicycle wheel for tubeless tires, comprising a hub, a hollow rim, multiple spokes and self-aligning spoke nipples, wherein the spoke nipples comprise a male fastening part, which is configured to be gripped under any angle between 170° and 190° by a female fastening tool, which is configured to enter the interior of the rim through the openings in the upper bridge, wherein these openings can be disposed in a centre portion of the rim, providing a substantially wide remaining portion of the upper bridge round the openings to receive a tubeless tire in an airtight manner. The invention further relates to a self-aligning spoke nipple, which is configured to be mounted in a rim of a bicycle wheel, wherein the nipple comprises an nipple body and a convex portion, wherein the nipple is configured to be aligned with a longitudinal axis of the spoke upon fastening of the spoke to the nipple and wherein the nipple comprises a male fastening part, which is configured to be gripped under an angle by a female fastening tool.