Thread: Can I replace a Mavic Open 4 CD rim with a Mavic Open Pro rims and keep the spokes?
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Old 11-16-14 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrettscv
How much difference in mm can I go if I use a rim that needs a longer spoke than what I have on hand? For example, I have 32 spokes from the front wheel of the Mavic hub & Mavic Open 4, these are 290.2mm long. If I use the same hub with the Sun CR 18 rim, the calculator specifies a 292.2. So the spokes are 2mm shorter than ideal for the new hub and rim combination. Can I still safely use the existing spokes?
I have done it. I am not going to say it is safe but the wheel has not failed.
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