From: Peter Jon White <lists@peterwhitecycles.com> Subject: Re: [CR] RE: Wheelbuilding <http://search.bikelist.org/query.asp?SearchString=%22RE%3A++Wheelbuildi ng%22&SearchPrefix=%40msgsubject&SortBy=MsgDate%5Ba%5D>
KO Kevin wrote:
>
> I always build so that the spokes cross at the rim seam. With 32
holes
> this makes it necessary to cross the valve hole. Crossing the valve
> hole is just a slight inconvenience, while I feel that crossing the
seam
> is correct and makes for a better build.
I'm dying to know why.
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Peter Jon White
Peter White Cycles
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The way I learned decades ago was that crossing the seam keeps the seam pulled together, and was especially important on old Super Champion rims. Now this may be a myth, but since crossing the valve is only a slight (if any) inconvenience, I have always crossed the seam on 32-hole builds.
Kevin