Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
I've decided to look at other rims that are 22 to 23mm wide (o.d.) that better match the ERD of the Mavic Open 4. The Open 4 has an ERD of 608. The Velo Orange RAID has an ERD of 606 or 607 (the description list both!). I put the RAID 606 ERD data through the EDD, and get a spoke length requirement exactly 1mm shorter than my existing spokes. 1mm of extra spoke length (theoretically) should work well, right?
If it was just 1 mm, I'd give it a shot. I'd prefer not to have too much sticking out of the nipple though.
Looking back at your original post, you mention the spokes are from an older wheelset. I have re-used spokes, but only spokes that didn't have a lot of miles. Considering the effort involved in building a wheel, I like to use new butted spokes. Maybe you could think about getting new spokes. [MENTION=260407]jeirvine[/MENTION] provided a link to some Sapim spokes at $0.40 each with the nipple.
https://www.danscomp.com/products/43...ted_Spoke.html That'd put your spoke cost per wheel to about $13.
I haven't purchased from danscomp but this price is exceptional. I'm thinking about a couploe of wheels I want to build this winter.