gfxgfx
 
logo
 
gfx gfx
gfx
975792 Posts in 138942 Topics by 6363 Members - Latest Member: Bmxflex November 11, 2024, 08:09 PM
*
gfx* Home | Portal | Forum | Merchandise | Help | Login | Register | gfx
gfx
RADBMX.CO.UK  |  Technical & Reference Section  |  Tech and Restoration  |  Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
gfx
gfxgfx
 

Author Topic: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed  (Read 1652 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Gizmo

  • Rockwalk
  • ***
  • Posts: 524
  • Rated:
Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« on: October 25, 2013, 02:20 PM »
What size spokes would i need for zrims
To sr large flange hubs ?
Are the zrims same as 7x etc
What have you used
Thanksi advance  ;)

Offline Dannywhac

  • BMX Nerd
  • *********
  • Posts: 4937
  • return of the whac
  • Rated:
"Listen. I don't care what you say. Chlamydia is a soup." (Phelps, L. 2000)

Offline stidds

  • Site Supporter
  • My life is Radbmx
  • *
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2013, 03:39 PM »
I am not going to comment about the spoke size simply because Danny has put up the link to how to measure your own.

However, Z-rims take a shorter spoke than 7X as they have a raised section in the middle of the rim where the spoke sits.

Offline chrisbmx

  • Rockwalk
  • ***
  • Posts: 790
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2013, 09:34 AM »
all my zedds have 194s in :daumenhoch:

Offline That Swan Guy

  • Team Moderator
  • Double Flip Whip
  • *
  • Posts: 6549
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2013, 09:39 AM »
all my zedds have 194s in :daumenhoch:

But do you have SMALL FLANGE Chris?
Who wants to ride with Eddie Fiola?

Offline stidds

  • Site Supporter
  • My life is Radbmx
  • *
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2013, 10:05 AM »
all my zedds have 194s in :daumenhoch:


Exactly the kind of comment on spoke sizes that doesn't help.

There are too many variables with spoke sizes, Suzue hubs for example have 3 sizes of flange, high, low and mid flange so each one has a different size spoke.  Every manufacturer makes their hubs differently, flange sizes are different, spoke hole to spoke hole is different etc etc etc.

What is the lacing pattern radial/3x/4x/racelace etc?  Each one means a different size spoke.

Just learn how to measure and calculate them yourself and then you don't spend £25 on a set of spokes that are the wrong size.
« Last Edit: November 02, 2013, 10:08 AM by stidds »

Offline That Swan Guy

  • Team Moderator
  • Double Flip Whip
  • *
  • Posts: 6549
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2013, 10:08 AM »
 :popcorn:
Who wants to ride with Eddie Fiola?

Offline stidds

  • Site Supporter
  • My life is Radbmx
  • *
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2013, 10:30 AM »
Didn't mean to sound harsh, but I had 2 messages again this week from members that took others advice on spoke sizes, spent hard earned £££ on those spokes and found when lacing the wheels up the spokes are the wrong size.

It takes 5 minutes to measure the hubs and rims using the free guide on site, which will save mega ££ in the future.

Money is tight for us all these days and throwing lots at spokes that are potentially the wrong size just seems silly.

Offline Gnarlyscoots

  • Riding with Stabilisers
  • *
  • Posts: 6
  • BANNED
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2013, 10:31 AM »
Exactly the kind of comment on spoke sizes that doesn't help.

There are too many variables with spoke sizes, Suzue hubs for example have 3 sizes of flange, high, low and mid flange so each one has a different size spoke.  Every manufacturer makes their hubs differently, flange sizes are different, spoke hole to spoke hole is different etc etc etc.

What is the lacing pattern radial/3x/4x/racelace etc?  Each one means a different size spoke.

Just learn how to measure and calculate them yourself and then you don't spend £25 on a set of spokes that are the wrong size.

BANNED

Offline gary4130

  • Flip-Whip
  • ******
  • Posts: 1918
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2013, 10:45 AM »
Didn't mean to sound harsh, but I had 2 messages again this week from members that took others advice on spoke sizes, spent hard earned £££ on those spokes and found when lacing the wheels up the spokes are the wrong size.

It takes 5 minutes to measure the hubs and rims using the free guide on site, which will save mega ££ in the future.

Money is tight for us all these days and throwing lots at spokes that are potentially the wrong size just seems silly.

poor sean i wonder if you get another message/thread about spoke sizes you will snap  :LolLolLolLol:
i always use your how to guide +never had a prob when lacing the wheel up -easy when you know how to do it

Offline Gnarlyscoots

  • Riding with Stabilisers
  • *
  • Posts: 6
  • BANNED
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2013, 10:47 AM »
BANNED

Offline Spen69

  • Site Supporter
  • Tail Whip
  • *
  • Posts: 5646
  • It was less than TWELVE parsecs.... .
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2013, 11:23 AM »
 :LolLolLolLol:

Sean mate, I fel your pain :uglystupid2:

Always used your guide and it always worked :daumenhoch:
Still limping......

Offline Gizmo

  • Rockwalk
  • ***
  • Posts: 524
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2013, 11:43 AM »
Does this apply to skyway mags too ?
Whats the length of  spoke on these .
I only need 10 spokes
Is there a difference with metal hub or plastic ?
where can i get nos skyway mag spokes   :LolLolLolLol:

Offline stidds

  • Site Supporter
  • My life is Radbmx
  • *
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2013, 04:05 PM »
Does this apply to skyway mags too ?
Whats the length of  spoke on these .
I only need 10 spokes
Is there a difference with metal hub or plastic ?
where can i get nos skyway mag spokes   :LolLolLolLol:


Skyways are easy only 10 spokes to lace and you don't even need to true them, just lace them up and throw the wheels in the freezer the will true themselves over night  :LolLolLolLol:

Offline chrisbmx

  • Rockwalk
  • ***
  • Posts: 790
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2013, 06:35 PM »
small flange have 194s in and im led to believe large flange need 182s if your doing a four cross lace up me tinks

Offline stidds

  • Site Supporter
  • My life is Radbmx
  • *
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2013, 10:37 AM »
small flange have 194s in and im led to believe large flange need 182s if your doing a four cross lace up me tinks



 :whistle: :whistle: :-X

Offline That Swan Guy

  • Team Moderator
  • Double Flip Whip
  • *
  • Posts: 6549
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2013, 10:44 AM »
small flange have 194s in and im led to believe large flange need 182s if your doing a four cross lace up me tinks



 :whistle: :whistle: :-X

 :popcorn:
Who wants to ride with Eddie Fiola?

Offline stidds

  • Site Supporter
  • My life is Radbmx
  • *
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Rated:
Re: Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2013, 11:54 AM »
small flange have 194s in and im led to believe large flange need 182s if your doing a four cross lace up me tinks



 :whistle: :whistle: :-X

 :popcorn:


Nothing to see here Sir, move along please  :LolLolLolLol:

Fook me though I don't half fancy some popcorn now.  :LolLolLolLol:

RADBMX.CO.UK  |  Technical & Reference Section  |  Tech and Restoration  |  Spoke length for zrims please & advice needed
 

gfxgfx
gfx gfx
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal