Originally Posted by
jimmuller
Just a heads-up about spokes. The rim is the most significant factor in spoke length, given the same spoke count and crossing pattern. Do not be surprised if your spokes are way too short or way too long. If your previous rim and the new rim have more or less the same ERD (Effective Rim Diameter, which is the diameter of where the nipples sit, not the tire bead surface) then you're okay.
Thanks for the heads up. I've heard this. I talked to my local LBS mechanic today when ordering the correct spoke wrench and he confirms that possible issue with the spokes. He states that if problem, I can bring the stuff up there, he'll measure and order spokes for me. He is just happy that I am dumping the steel rims, so he is glad to do it. He said he can also true it for me if I make a hash out of it, which is a definite possibility.