Agree...
Unless you are purposely trying to build a "taco" wheel...little or no effect at all. Even then...you really woulnd't need to build it would you?
2X easier on the flanges and holes as already stated...
Robert Shackelford San Jose, CA
Quoting M-gineering <info@m-gineering.nl>:
> Wayne Davidson wrote:
> > Hi all, I will be getting a Hi lo front wheel built up soon. The hub has
> > been made from 2 hubs cut, steel sleeved and welded, so should be stong
> > enough, but I'd still like to make sure its going to survive. In your
> > opinion what spoke pattern would put less stress on the centre barrel of
> > the hub, X2 or radial? These are my 2 preferred patterns, looking
> > forward to some opinions. Also come to think of it, I also made a MAVIC
> > sealed bearing hub without a barrel, it just has the 2 flanges, what
> > spoke pattern would be best for that, if any may apply........wayne
> > davidson in HOT Invers NZ............
> >
> >
> Unless you make a total mess of the spoke tensions or the orientation of
> the flanges it won't matter: the forces on the center will be in
> compression. 2X is friendlier on the flanges though
>
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