Thread: Spoke Length Problem
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Old 05-15-10 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrian Lee
Ok Thanks FB. I will go hunt for some 12mm nipples around town which will give me at least 1.5mm above head.

Just out of curiosity, do head spoke washers effect spoke length?
Bring some spokes with you so you can test the actual fit, and thread engagement, it varies by brand.

No, spoke head washers are only to compensate for the difference between the "L" section under the head and the thickness of the flange. They're used, for example when using spokes made for alloy flange hubs on thinner steel hub flanges. They provide better support of the elvow by keeping it against the flange, but don't materially affect spoke length.
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