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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: NORTY40 on March 06, 2015, 09:13 PM

Title: Wheelsets and Spoke lengths
Post by: NORTY40 on March 06, 2015, 09:13 PM

Nothing quite like a freshly built set of wheels , so i thought it would be a good idea to have a thread to show them off  8)

I have a shed load of rims and hubs to build up so Im going to add the spoke length i used aswell . This is by no means mean't as a definitive guide to the spoke length but it is what has worked for me . I would always recommend you use Sean's spoke length calculator to confirm the length of spoke you require before you purchase spokes .

Spoke length calculator :
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,136816.0.html

Wheelbuild guide :
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1344.0.html


I have a mate who will supply stainless steel DT Swiss spokes in any length if your struggling to find the correct length  :
 http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,170045.0.html





RIMS :  Pro Class 20 x 1.75
HUBS : Bullseye
SPOKES : Asahi chrome plated 186mm
LACING : 3 cross

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20022_zps1ozlhn3n.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20022_zps1ozlhn3n.jpg.html)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20024_zps1xdhicnb.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20024_zps1xdhicnb.jpg.html)



RIMS :  Ukai Speedline 20 x 1.75
HUBS : Suzue low flange loose ball
SPOKES : Asahi stainless steel 194mm
LACING  4 cross

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20028_zpsga1imccm.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20028_zpsga1imccm.jpg.html)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20025_zpspulwiyeu.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20025_zpspulwiyeu.jpg.html)



RIMS :  Araya 20 x 1 3/8
HUBS : Suzue sealed tech
SPOKES : Asahi chrome plated 218mm
LACING  4 cross

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20027_zpsph6c6k3f.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20027_zpsph6c6k3f.jpg.html)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20026_zpsjhzoa2uq.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/redline%20mx3%20wheelsets%20026_zpsjhzoa2uq.jpg.html) 


RIMS : ACS Z Rims
HUBS : Suzue small flange loose ball
SPOKES : Asahi stainless steel 194mm
LACING  4 cross

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20003_zpsvykaq3k9.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20003_zpsvykaq3k9.jpg.html)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20006_zpskjut4kte.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20006_zpskjut4kte.jpg.html)




RIMS :  Araya 7X Chrome plated 20 x 1.75
HUBS : Campagnolo Tipo 
SPOKES : Asahi Stainless steel 184mm
LACING  3 cross

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20001_zpspupgpf0i.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20001_zpspupgpf0i.jpg.html)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20002_zpsbltgyuv3.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20002_zpsbltgyuv3.jpg.html)


RIMS :  Pro Class 20 x 1.75
HUBS : GT sealed bearing hollow axle
SPOKES : Asahi chrome plated 194mm
LACING : 4 cross

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20007_zpstzqwz7a4.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20007_zpstzqwz7a4.jpg.html)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20010_zpsxrjvcoxx.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20010_zpsxrjvcoxx.jpg.html)



RIMS :  Araya 7X 20 x 1.75
HUBS : Shimano large flange
SPOKES : Asahi stainless steel .Rear 184mm.  Front 166mm
LACING : Rear 3 cross  Front Radial

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20012_zpsmafnmkov.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20012_zpsmafnmkov.jpg.html)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu6/NORTYFORTY/wheelsets/wheelsets%20013_zpsmtg5dmv7.jpg) (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/NORTYFORTY/media/wheelsets/wheelsets%20013_zpsmtg5dmv7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Wheelsets and Spoke lengths
Post by: wildon on March 06, 2015, 09:21 PM

Great thread idea  :daumenhoch: 

Title: Re: Wheelsets and Spoke lengths
Post by: griff on March 06, 2015, 09:44 PM

Great thread idea Joffytots  :4_17_5:

As a suggestion.... maybe for people too tight or lazy to buy a set of those calipers to properly measure the vital statistics of their hubs, might be a good idea to post them up if anyone's just measured some?

Title: Re: Wheelsets and Spoke lengths
Post by: factory pilot on March 07, 2015, 10:22 AM

Great thread there Joff!  :daumenhoch:
You really are rad's 'Master of Wheels' !
Top stuff!  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: Wheelsets and Spoke lengths
Post by: That Swan Guy on March 07, 2015, 10:28 AM

24" Araya 7x on Suzue small flange 3x = 237mm

24" Araya 7x on Suzue small flange 4x = 246mm