Spoke-Patterns-Lacing
 

I'm getting a really good deal on a 48hole hubset that I can't turn down, but I definitely don't want that many spokes! Does anyone know any effective lacing patterns for 48h but having to use maybe half the spoke count and what spoke count rims would I need then ? I hope this makes sense. Thanks.

48 hub, 24 rim.
Lace every other hole.

I have to disagree. I vote for 48 gold spokes, radially laced in the front. That would be amazing looking. Then you could almost compete with jonb.

nah, 48 bladed spokes with gold nipples.

get a 36h hub and lace it 3-leading, 3-trailing and skip every 4th hole, should look pretty sweet.

just pretend they're 24 hole hubs
lace them 2 cross

I totally want to do this.

def sounds like the worst idea ever...I am very glad you are just kidding.

Are you lacing to Peregrine hp48s?

it can't be the worst idea ever 'cause it's better than any idea you've ever had...

get a 36h rim, lace it crow's foot and skip a hole between feet.

Well...I had this idea that I would pay you for these handlebars but since it is the worst idea ever. i will def forget about it.

No they're not Peregrines. They're actually the 48H DK High Flange hubs if any of you are familiar with BMX parts. I've rode BMX bikes for about 5 years and those hubs held up the best out of any that I've seen and were still pretty cheap in price...they were also available in 36H which is practically impossible to find now....too bad that they're very hard to find since it's now pretty much thought of as an 'old-school' bike part due to the quick progression of the sport, but I'm sure it's the same with speed bikes and etc..

+1

Do you think 24 spoke wheels would hold up well for someone that weighs about 170 lbs. ? I'm also considering bladed spokes.

i know a 150 lb guy on 18 spokes whos still riding strong, and a 210 guy on 28 who also has no problems.

take that as you will.

Just avoid the potholes and check if the wheel is true once a week.

Unless you are doing wheelie drops off of loading docks, I think it'd be fine.

I ride a bladed 20 spoke radial front in bumpy Cleveland with no issues.
And I'm a few stone heavier than you.

Lace all 48.
That thing will look ****ing crazy.