Originally Posted by
dabac
I've built low-profile rims in lateral cross deliberately, with no adverse effects. But I don't know if I'd dare to do it with an aero rim. If the wheel is already laced I'd probably eyeball the angle and see how bad it is, ry to guesstimate something from that.
Higher profile rims are dirlled for a specific lacing pattern as well, usually 30mm+ rims, especially carbon. The lacing pattern is typically non-negotiable for those. For example the old style shamals 38mm+ are all drilled radial for front and 1 cross/radial rear. Which you cannot deviate from.