Originally Posted by
kudude
I'd love to search, but 4x isn't much of a search term.
Any word on why everyone uses 3x? If I want to go 4x (because I have spokes that work for that length), is there any mechanical reason I shouldn't.
FYI the build is a velocity aerohead w/ a powertap hub. DT 299mm spokes (more or less)
Not a good idea since the spokes might cross over the elbos of others, causing another bend on it's way to the rim. I'd shell out another 30-40 and get spokes for 3x... or cut your spokes down some, if possible.