...still feeling like an ass for the miss on magic brass magnetism.... Thanks for the clarity. I'm going to have to source on of these tools. It sounds perfect.
...still feeling like an ass for the miss on magic brass magnetism.... Thanks for the clarity. I'm going to have to source on of these tools. It sounds perfect.
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I wish I could help you on where to get one, but the one we have at work was already there when I started working.
Also after a little help... I am going to be building a F519 rim on to a Hope Bulb (old skool ish ). Using a spoke calculator, I need 260.9mm and 262.2mm spokes for a 3 cross build. Available sizes are 260, 262 and 264mm on CRC.
You'll have to excuse me as it's been 8 years since I built my first and only wheel! But should I go up a size for each side (i.e. 262mm and 264mm), or will I get away with one pack of 262mm spokes? Thinking that the spokes are going to stretch, I reckon 262s all round will be fine - and I seem to remember on my previous build that I only used one pack of spokes, so they must have been all the same size... (that build was a Bulb and Halo Combat)
Any advice much appreciated! Trying to save money by DIYing, will get it tensioned and trued by the LBS, they will do it a lot better than I can! Edited to say, I think I'll be giving up and sending it to the LBS... Probably a bit easier
If you are serious about building wheels everyday, I really recommend an EVT mulfinger. http://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/wheel-hub.html
I work in a very busy, professional service department. I don't have time to use a spring loaded driver or a spoke threaded in backwards. I use a mulfinger, a drill, and a spoke wrench every day for my wheel builds.
If you are serious about building wheels everyday, I really recommend an EVT mulfinger. http://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/wheel-hub.html
I work in a very busy, professional service department. I don't have time to use a spring loaded driver or a spoke threaded in backwards. I use a mulfinger, a drill, and a spoke wrench every day for my wheel builds.
Most people don't built wheels every day. I build maybe a set of wheels once a month. For my job the spring-loaded nipple threading tool works great. I prefer to take my time with my wheel builds.
If you are serious about building wheels everyday, I really recommend an EVT mulfinger. http://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/wheel-hub.html
I work in a very busy, professional service department. I don't have time to use a spring loaded driver or a spoke threaded in backwards. I use a mulfinger, a drill, and a spoke wrench every day for my wheel builds.
Most people don't built wheels every day. I build maybe a set of wheels once a month. For my job the spring-loaded nipple threading tool works great. I prefer to take my time with my wheel builds.
Awesome!
There are many ways to skin a cat. If you have a few extra dollars, I recommend ordering an EVT tool or two. His tools are hands down the best in the business and are straight up tool porn. They will make the little tedious tasks of everyday bike mechanics much easier.
Do I get points for creativity? It's bound to at least confuse some people for a few minutes when they examine it.
This is a result of a spoke length issue and nothing better to do. It seems that the spoke length calculator lied to me. I gave it all the info it asked for, and it spit out 266mm spokes. Sounded about right, so I ordered them. As soon as I got them, it was pretty clear they were too long for a 3x and too short for a 4x. For lack of anything else, I started trying random spoke patterns that I made up as I went along. So two questions: 1) I'm sure twisted spoke patterns aren't the strongest, but it might take up some of the slack so I can use these, right? 2) Is there a good way to use these spokes to figure out how long I should of gotten my spokes?
Do I get points for creativity? It's bound to at least confuse some people for a few minutes when they examine it.
This is a result of a spoke length issue and nothing better to do. It seems that the spoke length calculator lied to me. I gave it all the info it asked for, and it spit out 266mm spokes. Sounded about right, so I ordered them. As soon as I got them, it was pretty clear they were too long for a 3x and too short for a 4x. For lack of anything else, I started trying random spoke patterns that I made up as I went along. So two questions: 1) I'm sure twisted spoke patterns aren't the strongest, but it might take up some of the slack so I can use these, right? 2) Is there a good way to use these spokes to figure out how long I should of gotten my spokes?
I don't think that you can use wrong length spokes to figure out the correct length. That makes absolutely no sense. You will have to take measurements on your hub and rim and then input that information into a proper spoke calculator. If you give me the measurements (rim ERD, hub OLD, right and left flange diameter, and right and left center to flange measurement, along with number of spoke holes and brand of spoke used) then I can use the spoke calculator that I always use for my wheel builds.
I will have to get all the measurements again when I get home. This was the calculator I used: Calculator
I know the ERD is 541 Sun Ringle Equalizer 31 And I believe the hub flange is 58mm and ..... ahh crap. I think I used the calculator wrong. That says HUB CENTER to flange center. I think I used flange to flange which was 62mm. If I put in 31mm get a number about 5mm shorter, which would probably be about right Anyone want to trade some 261's for some 266's
I will have to get all the measurements again when I get home. This was the calculator I used: Calculator
I know the ERD is 541 Sun Ringle Equalizer 31 And I believe the hub flange is 58mm and ..... ahh crap. I think I used the calculator wrong. That says HUB CENTER to flange center. I think I used flange to flange which was 62mm. If I put in 31mm get a number about 5mm shorter, which would probably be about right Anyone want to trade some 261's for some 266's
Left center to flange measurement is OLD/2-A and right center to flange measurement is OLD/2-B.
So where that calculator says "Hub Center to Flange Center", I want to enter the the average of WL and WR? Or I guess if they're really different, get half the spokes calculated with WL and the other half with WR?
So where that calculator says "Hub Center to Flange Center", I want to enter the the average of WL and WR? Or I guess if they're really different, get half the spokes calculated with WL and the other half with WR?
No, you do not average anything. You get left center-to-flange measurement and right center-to-flange measurements. You input both of those measurements into the spoke calculator.
Get me your hub measurements and I can figure out the spoke lengths for you. What kind of hub is it?
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I am going to be building a F519 rim on to a Hope Bulb (old skool ish 
). Using a spoke calculator, I need 260.9mm and 262.2mm spokes for a 3 cross build. Available sizes are 260, 262 and 264mm on CRC.
