Originally Posted by
Flash
building two wheels. according to spocalc:
front wheel needs 297.4mm spokes
rear wheel needs 296.1 on the left and 294.4 on the right (6spd freewheel)
can I get away with using 296mm for the front and 295mm (only) for the back?
I'm trying to save some $$, I've already got the 296mm in my shop and 295 is easier for me to find at good price.
thx
1.4 mm round down is safe to do on the front wheel. There just might be some thread showing, but as long as we are not talking several millimeters that should be safe.
You might get away with using only 295 mm spokes on the rear, but you can easily risk that they are too long and therefore that it will cost more money than if you had more suitable spoke lengths from start. I wouldn't do it myself.
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Regards