Re: [CR]Spoke length

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Ideale)

Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:11:05 +0000
From: "Steve Maas" <stevem@nonlintec.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Spoke length


In my experience, the information in things like Rinard's database, which come from manufacturers, are often inaccurate. Especially problematical is the "effective rim diameter," which depends somewhat on the type of spokes you use, so it is actually impossible for the manufacturer to provide an accurate number. You only have about 1-1.5 mm room for error, so it's important to get it right. Best to measure it yourself.

Steve Maas
(Raining, cold, and windy in)
Dublin, Ireland


---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: John Everett
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 11:50:04 -0500


>On 28 Jul 2005 at 12:00, Richard Robinson wrote:
   >
   >> Hello,
   >>
   >> I haven't built small flange wheels in some time and I have
   >> forgotten the spoke lengths needed. I have tried downloading several
   >> online spoke calculators and I am having some difficulty. I'm hopping
   >> someone can help. What is the proper spoke lengths for Campy Record
   >> small flange hubs, 36h, 3x with Ambrosio Montreal sew-up rims? I need
   >> the length for front, rear right and rear left. Thank you.
   >
   >According to Damon Rinard's SpocCalc, front = 300.6mm, left rear =
   >299.5mm, right rear = 297.4mm.
   >
   >John Everett - Aurora, Illinois
   >
   >jeverett3@earthlink.net (John V. Everett)
   >