Perhaps the tangential component of the spoke tension tends to keep the joint compressed? But then doesn't the rim compression due to the radial force from all the spokes do exactly that anyway?
Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Peter Jon White Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 7:52 PM To: KO Kevin Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR] RE: Wheelbuilding
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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