Thread: Spoke length, is this ok?
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Old 01-09-13 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by davidad
Why not use 283 for both sides?
Why not accept that the calculator might be right, and round each side to the closest length?

The OP might get by with 283 on the left. OTOH, if the calculator had a bias to the short side, then he'll come up short. Of course poor engagement to the head of the nipple is less critical on the left since they spokes have 40% less tension, but why start out looking for problems.
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