Old 09-23-13 | 11:46 PM
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Bikes: 2001 Tommasini Sintesi w/ Campagnolo Daytona 10 Speed

As noted already:

1. Measure you own ERD - typically referencing the screwdriver flat of a standard profile 12mm brass nipple. Rim rods work well for this using the referenced nipple...

2. Round down the drive side result after calculation.

3. Keep the non-drive result as-is OR go up at most .5mm or down .5mm - whichever most easily gets you a whole number.

Getting the spoke length you really want is easier if you have access to a spoke machine - but only a few folks have that option.

Be careful with factory boxed spokes - sometime they'll be .5mm shorter than what the label on the box indicates.

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1. I do not claim to be an expert in bicycle mechanics despite my experience.
2. I like anyone will comment in other areas.
3. I do not own the preexisting concepts of DISH and ERD.
4. I will provide information as I always have to others that I believe will help them protect themselves from unscrupulous mechanics.
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Kahane, Howard. Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric: The Use of Reason in Everyday Life
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