Bicycle Mechanics - Lacing 32hole rim to 36hole hub?....

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Bigwheel
08-17-03, 07:44 PM
I've seen a 32 hole hub laced to a 36 hole rim by skipping every 9th hole. I'm thinking that's it's possible to lace a 36 hole hub to a 32 hole rim by skipping two holes on each flange with the skipped holes 90 deg to each other.

I've sort of got it possibly sketched out on a CAD program, but I can only get it symmetrical by using a 2-cross pattern. I'd prefer 3-cross.

Has anyone done this? or know where I can find info about doing this? can the spokes still be all the same length for each side?

....just trying to use parts that I already have...

mindbogger
08-17-03, 08:08 PM
is that structurally safe?
miamijim
08-17-03, 09:16 PM
OK, I had to check the calender to make sure it wasnt April 1st. Why bother?? Just splurge and spend 10 bucks on 32 hole rim.

fubar5
08-18-03, 07:06 AM
I wouldn't give it a go either.
Bigwheel
08-20-03, 05:43 PM
I've got the spoke pattern all figured out, and yes, it will be structurally safe.

Why bother? I've got a box of 36 hole hubs and a rack of 32 hole rims, I'm retired, I have a lot of spare time and I need to build a few wheels.

Thanks for the help....at least I can count on this forum to find out what color of bike I should buy.:D

BTW, can someone lend me $10?
Dave Stohler
08-20-03, 06:49 PM
This post is a joke, right?
roadbuzz
08-20-03, 07:13 PM
It's your @ss, dude. In my opinion, if it were really okay, you wouldn't be the second person I've ever in my life "heard" ask the question. If you've figured it out, done the math, and you're really confident it's okay, go for it.

Geez. What forum is going to tell you it's okay? The one that says dump your Open Pros for some new Ksyriums? If you're going to get any common sense, run-what-ya-brung answers anywhere, it's here. Personally, I haven't a clue, and the structural aspects of a spoked wheel are subject to debate even among those with the background to intelligently discuss such things. But for the amount of time it took me to walk 5 miles home in cleats with my bike on my shoulder, I think I could scrounge $10.
Bokkie
08-21-03, 12:40 AM
Originally posted by Bigwheel
Thanks for the help....at least I can count on this forum to find out what color of bike I should buy.:D

Blue. That's right, read my lips R-E-D.