Bicycle Mechanics - 24 spokes on a 36 hole rim

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abongon
11-26-02, 07:04 PM
|I just want to ask any body if it's ok to put only 24 spokes on a rim with 36 holes in it|? I just want to make it look good on fewer spokes.

P. B. Walker
11-26-02, 07:15 PM
How many holes in the hub?

This should also probably go in the Mechanics section.

PBW
abongon
11-26-02, 07:24 PM
the hub is also 36 holes \I arrage the spokes quite well and balance

fubar5
11-26-02, 07:27 PM
Nope, no good. The 36 hole rim is specifically designed to have 36 spokes, and anything less is a hazard.
fore
11-26-02, 10:04 PM
Originally posted by abongon
|I just want to ask any body if it's ok to put only 24 spokes on a rim with 36 holes in it|? I just want to make it look good on fewer spokes.

to hell with how it looks.

the only thing that should matter is how it works.
WorldIRC
11-26-02, 10:10 PM
It won't look that good after you go over a bump and crush the rim.
Airborne
11-26-02, 10:15 PM
yeah man, you can steer a car with your feet, but that doesnt mean its the way to do it
abongon
11-27-02, 12:08 AM
ok thanks every body guys I'll forget it:D
Phatman
11-30-02, 07:29 PM
what if you have a 24-hole hub? I've been curious about this also. I haven't actually bought anything, but it would be cool to see.
greywolf
12-03-02, 03:19 PM
you`d be setting your self up for failure & an accident especialy with a rear wheel built like that , :crash: