Re: [CR]Help! I need a quick and dirty spoke length calculation.

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From: <DTSHIFTER@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:24:49 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Help! I need a quick and dirty spoke length calculation.
To: dmart84815@yahoo.com, ClassicRendezvous@bikelist.org


Dave Martinez asked:

<< Can any one assist me with a spoke calculation? I just need the spoke length, not a link to a spoke calculating website. I'm putting together a front wheel for my 1952 Cinelli using the following components:

FB large flange 32 hole x3. Fiamme Red label rim. >>

I have an old '74 Sutherland's (although I usually measure all my wheels first - too anal!) which gives a length of 298mm. Sounds about right from past experience(s).

Best,

Chuck Brooks
Malta, NY