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06-01-13 | 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikola

36 spokes, high flange (disc brake)
So, do you think that 4x on the right and 3x od the left will be a good choice?

with 36h 4x is a no problem pattern, with the spokes going to the hub's centerline. There's no reason not to, and either 4x or 3x will work fine, with 4x maybe having a marginal advantage in wheel longevity, especially with a disc brake.

In any case whatever logic you use to decide on 3x or 4x would apply to both sides so pick one and go with it on both flanges. You're building a bike wheel, not mediating a union dispute so there's no reason to try to compromise with a half and half build.

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