Bicycle Mechanics - Hubs slotted for aero spokes.. do you HAVE to use aero spoke?

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Todd Richards
06-07-06, 05:19 PM
I found a deal on eBay for Ritchet 32 hole hubset I'd like to lace for a rainday/training wheelset.
The hubs have slotted holes for Aero spokes... do I HAVE to use aero spokes???

Todd (it's still raining in Maine) Richards

Nessism
06-07-06, 06:16 PM
The hubs have slotted holes for Aero spokes... do I HAVE to use aero spokes???

No
urbanknight
06-07-06, 11:43 PM
No you don't need to. Aero spokes have the same ends anyway, and will work the same way as standard spokes. Some might argue that the holes will be weaker and a spoke could pull through more easily, but I've only seen such a thing happen in big crashes, in which case the wheel is probably toast anyway. Enjoy your new wheel.