Bicycle Mechanics - Spoke size?

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shykra

01-24-04, 08:22 PM

First post at this site and hopefully it is an easy one. I have found some difficulty finding any information via the internet.

I am trying to build my own 28 spoke front wheel. I have purchased a Mavic CXP21 650c wheel and a Shimano Dura-Ace Front Hub SH-HB7700. I am trying to find a formula or something that will tell me what my spoke size would be to use for this combination. Can anyone help?

Andy Dapkins
Misawa Japan

Rev.Chuck

01-24-04, 08:49 PM

Go to www.dtswiss.com They have a calculator that should give you the info you need.

650, hmmm, you must be one of those dang triatheletes. :p

Jonny B

01-25-04, 12:13 PM

www.bikeschool.com/spokes is good too. DT's one has a list of rims and hubs so you don't have to measure though.

Phil from VA

01-25-04, 02:06 PM

Try:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/spocalc.htm