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wheel build ,spoke size required
Gnarlyscoots:
7X style rims to low flange hubs such as Suzue, Suntour, Sunshine and Shimano etc = 189 - 194mm dependent on the size of the nipples. 16mm nipples for 189mm spokes going down to 12mm for 194mm spokes. All 3 cross pattern.
High flange exactly the same but using 184 - 188mm,
Simples.
stidds:
--- Quote from: Londonhellboy on May 18, 2013, 07:05 PM ---7X style rims to low flange hubs such as Suzue, Suntour, Sunshine and Shimano etc = 189 - 194mm dependent on the size of the nipples. 16mm nipples for 189mm spokes going down to 12mm for 194mm spokes. All 3 cross pattern.
High flange exactly the same but using 184 - 188mm,
Simples.
--- End quote ---
But if Gaz calculates the spoke sizes for himself then that has to be a better way than trusting somebody elses word.
You may be right, but if you were wrong because he uses slightly different hubs etc then would you give him back the money he spends on spokes?
Gnarlyscoots:
--- Quote from: Stidds on May 18, 2013, 07:18 PM ---
--- Quote from: Londonhellboy on May 18, 2013, 07:05 PM ---7X style rims to low flange hubs such as Suzue, Suntour, Sunshine and Shimano etc = 189 - 194mm dependent on the size of the nipples. 16mm nipples for 189mm spokes going down to 12mm for 194mm spokes. All 3 cross pattern.
High flange exactly the same but using 184 - 188mm,
Simples.
--- End quote ---
But if Gaz calculates the spoke sizes for himself then that has to be a better way than trusting somebody elses word.
You may be right, but if you were wrong because he uses slightly different hubs etc then would you give him back the money he spends on spokes?
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I would ask what hubs and rims he was using first if he hadn't stated, then no refunds would be required.
Don't get me wrong, it's a good guide. I just like to get advice from people that have done it too :daumenhoch:
poolysheriff:
I have done the spoke calculator and much to my suprise it came out at 188mm for 4x
I had 186mm spokes so knocked one up , and all has gone well
Thank You for all your Help chaps :daumenhoch:
Rims just need a wipe down and they are mint !!
Othe rone to do now :D
stidds:
186mm spoke size Gaz, well, well, well bit different to 192-194mm as advised wasn't it?
As I say guys, never ever trust somebody elses word, I have build hundreds of wheels now and everytime I do, I always check measure the hubs/wheels and use a calculator to make sure 100% that the spokes I buy are the correct size.
I have also never told anybody what size spokes to use for a particular rim/hub combination simply because it is best to do your own calculatons.
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