Originally Posted by
chico1st
is using that a big deal? If I dont use spoke washers how badly off am I looking at? I dont really want to bother...
side less important question:
anyways a washer isnt attached to the hub and therefore takes no load... no?
Some years back, I built a 3-speed wheel without washers and started braking spokes almost immediately. I rebuilt the wheel with washers, and no problem.