what's the correct way to measure a spoke's length

[kalex]

i've got some spare spokes that have been in my garage for age's. so i'm trying to figure out the correct way to measure them so i know what i've got.

you measure from the end of the threaded part of the spoke, but at the other end (flange end) do you then measure to the start of the elbow,center line of the elbow or to the outside of the elbow.

[Devilock]

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=136816.0

 

[kalex]

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=136816.0

 

cheers Richard, but i want to know how to actually measure individual spokes i have lying about. so i know what they can be used on.

[stidds]

Measure from the tip to the start of the bend.

[kalex]

Measure from the tip to the start of the bend.

brilliant, you've just cofirmed what 2 others thought. so definately will do it this way.

thanks.