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harris:
just got some spokes from alans for high flange hubs to zs usually i use 184mm
but they sent me 180 rear 182 front they can be laced but have to not have spokes so far apart
what you reckon :wtf:

Moose:
What make are the hubs?

harris:
just sr same as acs well i got loads and they look the same

Moose:
Not sure on the exact size of your hubs, but Suzue hf would give about 183mm spokes in a 3x pattern. If I were you, I'd use long nipples and these should take up the 3mm no problem.

Steve P:
Ideally, 184mm spokes with long nipples must be used when building Z's on hi-flange hubs. Doing so will ensure an adequate cross pattern and a much stronger wheel

You may get away with using 182mm spokes, again with long nipples, as this will only reduce the number of crosses when you lace the wheels

I reckon the 180mm spokes will be too short. Remember, this is a total difference of 8mm across the effective rim diameter and coupled with the extra thickness of the Z-rim the use of long nipples will not help much

I would return the spokes to Alans and order 184mm with long nipples instead

Hope this helps

Steve  :daumenhoch:

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