Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - what size spokes do I need

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mtb_man_14
09-29-10, 03:43 PM
im going to build up some wheels using the 700c 32 hole version of http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/RI308A07-Alex+Adventurer.aspx this http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HU408B08-Surly+New+Disc+Front+Qr+Hub.aspx and this http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HU408B05-Surly+New+Disc+1-Speed+Rear+Hub.aspx Im going to use these spokes
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/SN503A00-Wheelsmith+Double+Butted+Spokes+50+Bag.aspx but have no effing clue what size spokes are good. Being a 29er wheel, wouldnt I need rather long spokes?