Originally Posted by
Igneous Faction
Lastly, lacing your rear-wheel radially all around is typically not done. I can't remember the reasons, but there are many. 3x has been the standard for a reason.
Radial spokes don't transmit torque very well at all. So they work well enough for a front wheel (unless you are running disc brakes), but a rear wheel won't work very well at all.