Originally Posted by
khatfull
So how does the lacing differ, other than the fact that you cross one less spoke per on the NDS? Is there something special you have to do counting holes?
(Trying to envision it in my head.)
When you're doing a 3X/3X lacing, you install the first set of spokes on one side (at least if you follow Sheldon), then you flip the wheel over and install the second set. Assuming you install the first spoke one flange hole [partial offset] over, then you lace it into the rim the same one spoke hole over.
Now if you're doing this 3X/2X, the first spoke in the second set (the 2X) will not lace into the first spoke hole (on the rim) over, but into the first hole "back". If you laced a 3X/1X, you'd count back another set [of two - one each side], and for radial you'd count back three sets.
I'm sure this is clear as mud. But it's pretty easy to demonstrate with a wheel in your hand.