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04-13-12, 12:59 PM

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Spoke Length Play Question

I just ordered a set of Novatec track hubs from Retrogression and want to use them with a set of Salsa Delgado Cross 700c32h that I have. I did a spoke calculation and the spoke lengths came up as:
291.3 - rear
291.8 - front

Can I use a 292 length for both or do I need to use a 291 for the rear and 292 for the front. I don't have enough experience to know how much play is available--Thanks!

04-13-12, 01:06 PM

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It may work although I think you should stick to 291 for the front. Why do you ask? Do you have a mass of 292mm spokes just lying around?

04-13-12, 01:14 PM

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If you bought from Retro why not buy the spokes from there too? Scrod is always helpfull for this kind of problems, he will certainly help you out on the purchase

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No, just thought it would be easier to order a box of 72 292's if I could and be done with it. Since I have another wheelset that uses 292's front and rear it would also give me some spares.

and I'll give Retro a call--thanks!

quick edit: just got off the phone with Retro and I'm good--Thanks everyone

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