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Old 05-11-07 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by atombikes
So if I purchase spokes that are longer than spocalc indicates, the tip of the spoke could puncture the innertube?
If you're using a deep section rim, it's unlikely that the ends of the spoke will be a problem, especially if you use a decent rim tape such as Velox; what is more likely to be a problem is that the nipple will run out of threads before there's sufficient tension in the spoke. I would go with shorter rather than longer spokes.

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