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ch9862

05-21-07 01:13 PM

Spoke length

I just realized I ordered too short spokes - apparently I entered wrong numbers in the spoke calculator :( . Calc (w/correct data) says I need 288.6mm but I ordered 286mm. Is this too big a difference?

TIA

vpiuva

05-21-07 01:20 PM

Do you have time to change the order before they ship?

I definitely wouldn't do it with aluminum nipples. Brass you might be OK.

ch9862

05-21-07 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vpiuva

Do you have time to change the order before they ship?

Nope - I'd have changed without asking. I'm using OP rim and brass nipples.

FlatFender

05-21-07 02:19 PM

you'll probably be ok. you may have 1mm or 2 of threads sticking out, but thats better than having spokes too long.

Al1943

05-21-07 02:47 PM

You'll be OK. And aluminum would work as well as brass.

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