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stidds:
--- Quote from: bigsman on June 17, 2009, 09:26 AM ---I'm just about to do the same and was about to hit the buy button when I saw this thread!! Am I right in thinking even if you buy the wrong size you can alter the lacing to suit? So since he's bought 194s he can do a 4x rather than a 3? I don't have the rims and hubs in my posession yet to measure anything am I as well waiting or can I buy spokes now so I'm ready and if so what do I need to use to calculate what I need? I'm with you man this is much more confusing than I thought :idiot2:
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Not always, as hub sizes (and number of spokes per wheel) vary, which changes everything. I have been building wheels for a number of years now and believe me that the lacing is simple compared to using the correct size spokes. To calculate the correct size you need a spoke calculator software program, a decent set of digital calipers and knowledge of what measurements to take. You also need to work out early what kind of lacing you want (radial, 2x, 3x, 4x, racelace etc).
bigsman:
Not always, as hub sizes (and number of spokes per wheel) vary, which changes everything. I have been building wheels for a number of years now and believe me that the lacing is simple compared to using the correct size spokes. To calculate the correct size you need a spoke calculator software program, a decent set of digital calipers and knowledge of what measurements to take. You also need to work out early what kind of lacing you want (radial, 2x, 3x, 4x, racelace etc).
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Cheers for that...since this is my first attempt I'm looking for the simplest method really - I take it that's 3x? I don't have the tools you mention there is there anyway I can compromise and not waste money buying the wrong thing? The wheels are the zeds n hubs on stevencostas for sale thread - they look low flange but no idea on exact sizes. What a pain this is...and I was quite looking forward to doing this for the first time as well!! Cheers mate your feedbacks appreciated - and sorry for hijacking the thread!
Steve
stidds:
--- Quote from: bigsman on June 17, 2009, 11:05 AM ---
Cheers for that...since this is my first attempt I'm looking for the simplest method really - I take it that's 3x? I don't have the tools you mention there is there anyway I can compromise and not waste money buying the wrong thing? The wheels are the zeds n hubs on stevencostas for sale thread - they look low flange but no idea on exact sizes. What a pain this is...and I was quite looking forward to doing this for the first time as well!! Cheers mate your feedbacks appreciated - and sorry for hijacking the thread!
Steve
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Steve
Best thing to do is to buy the hubs and spokes you want, pm me and I will tell you what measurements to take and I will calculate the spoke lengths for you.
Sean
bigsman:
Cheers man will do - appreciate it :daumenhoch:
NORTY40:
Best thing to do is to buy the hubs and spokes you want, pm me and I will tell you what measurements to take and I will calculate the spoke lengths for you.
Sean
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Think Sean meant , buy the hubs and RIMS you want ....
I'm sure you knew this Steve but just in case :daumenhoch:
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