spoke length

rhyko7
rhyko7 Posts: 781
edited February 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Could anyone tell me what spoke length i require for the following:?

NS Bikes Primary Cassette Hub 2010

WTB Dual Duty FR Rim 2011

i have already orderd them so need to get spokes asap

i am no good with these spoke calculators :oops:
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    have you got the required dimensions? and what spoke pattern?
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  • rhyko7
    rhyko7 Posts: 781
    nicklouse wrote:
    have you got the required dimensions? and what spoke pattern?

    Standard spoke pattern which i think is 3 cross, its amazing that ive managed to build wheels, becasue i aint got a clue lol

    hub dimensions:

    http://nsbikes.com/hub.pdf

    using the Dt swiss calculator i got 260 mm, this was based on 3 intersections of spokes, and 538mm diameter rim
    HUB MODEL
    P.C.D LEFT [mm]58
    P.C.D RIGHT [mm]49
    LEFT-CENTER [mm]34
    RIGHT-CENTER [mm]21
    O.L.D [mm]135
    does this seem about right?
    i cant find any other decent calculators
    Dont look at it-ride it! they are tools not f*cking ornaments

    my riding:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/rhyspect

    Some of my Rides Data/maps:
    http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/Users/527337
  • rhyko7
    rhyko7 Posts: 781
    Dont worry i was just being lazy or a bit unsure of myself
    tried two different calculators and both said 260mm so ile go with that

    cheers anyways
    Dont look at it-ride it! they are tools not f*cking ornaments

    my riding:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/rhyspect

    Some of my Rides Data/maps:
    http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/Users/527337
  • kevolution
    kevolution Posts: 70
    Use 259. I've often found that spoke calc programs round up, and I'd rather build a stiffer wheel.
    I always do my own spoke calcs as i was taught by a Pro Team TDF veteran wheelbuilder to do so.
    The DT spoke calc comes up perfect if you use all DT products, but on the long side if you mix and match.

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