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03-31-14 | 12:38 PM

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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by melloveloyellow

Thank you. That is very helpful info. If the ERD doesn't allow, I'll order new spokes. I've only used Swiss DT Comp DB SS spokes, so can I assume they are OK w/radial lacing?

Thanks, again.

The spokes don't care either way, since they're under the same line of forces either way. Only the hub flange cares because the stresses can be higher, and in a direction they're not designed to resist well.

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