Originally Posted by
dabac
There is some room for judgement/preference/fudging WRT spoke length, so it depends on where your current spokes ends in the nipples.
If your current build is kinda long, then 2 mm shorter can be OK.
If your current build is mid-range, then 2 mm short will leave a questionable build.
If your current build is kinda short, then 2 mm short will leave an outright poor build.
Unless you tinker around with longer nipples, a method usually frowned upon.
Originally Posted by
pdlamb
That's 2 mm difference in spoke length, about the outer limit for my comfort. Can you find a rim with and ERD closer to the old one?
Alternatively, you might want to build an entirely new rim for racing (I presume) and keep the old one for training.
Thanks guys. I understand I should stick with same ERD if possible.
Would it be easier to go for a smaller ERD? Let's say from 598 to 594? Or does that also pose problems?
Also, the rear wheel is a Velocity Aerohead O/C, meaning that the rim is off-center, or not symmetrical. Does that mean the spokes on one side are shorter / longer than on the other side? Does that mean I need another O/C rim if I want to reuse the spokes?
Thanks!