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2-cross Lace pattern

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Old 03-01-11 | 06:23 PM
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2-cross Lace pattern

What death will ensue if I 2 cross my rear wheel? I can't seem to find any information about it online... Considering I'm a pew'ny guy weighting in at only 130lbs (On a good day) and I'm not into the skidz...

Will all hell break loose if I lace my rear track wheel in a 2-cross pattern?

(Side note: yes I am aware that I should lace in a 3-cross because it is stronger, however the spokes to complete a 3-cross require me to wait... Which I am fine with doing if 2-cross=death...but I like keeping myself busy so I would prefer to dabble in another wheel build over waiting another week.)
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Old 03-01-11 | 06:37 PM
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Probably not death but less efficient power transfer (hub to rim via spox...)
Wait and do it right.
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Old 03-01-11 | 06:43 PM
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2x

some hub/rim combo's necessitate a 2X patern.

if your rims and hubs are 32H, just use 3X.
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Old 03-01-11 | 06:49 PM
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you'll be fine.
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Old 03-01-11 | 06:51 PM
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I had a set of 32h DP-18 laced in a 2x pattern a few years ago. Never had any problems with my 125 lbs. Occasionally truing, nothing extreme.
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