LBS Wheelbuilding Question
02-10-10 | 12:06 PM
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While many pro builders align the labels, I would dismiss this issue as I can easily envision a good wheel builder that doesn't worry about non-functional issues. I actually had some wheels built, and I can't tell you whether the labels are aligned or not. I will go look this evening. 
Crossing the spokes over the valve hole is functional, and is solid evidence of a build that should be redone.
Crossing the spokes over the valve hole is functional, and is solid evidence of a build that should be redone.
It's like someone who won't shake hands when meeting someone. They may have their reasons, and it might not indicate anything in particular, but it's just a bad way of doing business. Period.
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02-10-10 | 12:27 PM
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Some builders often made sure to cross spokes over joint, and as the joint is very often at the opposite side as valve hole is was just a bonus for them getting parallel spokes at valve.
Crossing spokes over joint is no more important than parallel over valve hole...well unless we are talking 48 spoked 24" tandem wheels
02-10-10 | 12:37 PM
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The aligned hub label shows the builder paid attention.
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02-13-10 | 07:30 PM
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got the wheels back today and all my concerns have been addressed/corrected.
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