Radially spoke length question?

[hokuspokus74]

HEY

ok i am looking to lace a few wheels radially to small hubs but was wondering what size of spoke do i need for this?
i hate using the spoke calculator as i always make a hash of it lol well dont want to admit am just thick 

any idea guys as i got spokes lying here and looking to get them used up 

cheers

[DY85262]

Hi

a lot more information is required.

too much to list.

To start with what rims and hubs are you using?

Perhaps someone who has built with this combination has a record.

My last radials were Araya 1 3/8 to I believe Suzue small flanged 202mm For the front.

So shoot me your combo and I will try and help.   

[hokuspokus74]

fook never thought of giving that info lol no sleep thats why the brain has been sleeping lol

there going on to araya 20x1.75,on large hubs back,front,need to measure them but there out in the workshop

[NORTY40]

Pretty sure i built some with that combo Graham , i think it was 166mm . Please double check though 

[hokuspokus74]

ok i will go and see if i can find them in the mess out there  fook were you get spokes that small,no point me asking halfords,as there as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike

[NORTY40]

ok i will go and see if i can find them in the mess out there  fook were you get spokes that small,no point me asking halfords,as there as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike

A mate of mine cuts spokes to any size you want mate 

See here :   http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,170045.msg1720323.html#msg1720323

 

[hokuspokus74]

right am no good at all this measuring stuff with hubs etc lol diameter is 2 3/4 inches,or more likely i aint done it correct,but if you google ....odyssey pro factor hubs 48h....you guys will know better than me lol

what all coloured spokes does he do,is he expensive norty

[NORTY40]

right am no good at all this measuring stuff with hubs etc lol diameter is 2 3/4 inches,or more likely i aint done it correct,but if you google ....odyssey pro factor hubs 48h....you guys will know better than me lol

what all coloured spokes does he do,is he expensive norty

My hubs were 36's Graham so the 166's are probably not right for 48 hole hubs .

Prices for his spokes are all on the link mate , just click on it    He only sells stainless DT Swiss spokes , no colours .

[hokuspokus74]

Ok so what size would i need for these large hubs? if you look up them hubs,you might find the size of the flanges coz am no good at all that stuff to do with flanges etc etc thicko here joffy

do i pay you to get the spokes?

[fischflo]

2 3/4 inch = 69.85 mm .......... (you need to measure from middle to middle of the opposite spoke holes)

with the flange width ...........couldn't find any info on Odyssey Pro Factor hubs on the net  .......NONE AT ALL !

[gary4130]

i've used 166's on both my front radial lace wheels mate ,
one is a 36h spoke suzue large flange hub +black box rim
the other is a 48h gt mohawk large flange hub +black box rim
but just check with sidds tech how to on measuring spoke in tech +resto to make sure you get them right -dead easy to follow
always used it and got the right length spokes without any hassle

[hokuspokus74]

Cheers gary i will look it up now to see if i can get the correct size thats required.

graham

[garran]

i have some 155mm or something like that, cant give you an exact measure as they are over my dads about 50
odd

[hokuspokus74]

no worries let me get this hub measured to see what size it is i need had to go and buy a vernier god this bmx carryon gets dearer and dearer lol

[hokuspokus74]

ok hope i did it right it gives a reading for spoke length of 168mm so hope it right :LolLolLolLol:because i can be an   

[AKGOFF]

Radial lacing looks ace. 

Front wheel is 7X laced to Campy Sheriff Stars:




Steve69 laced them for me so he should know if you still need help. 

Adam

[hokuspokus74]

Yeah it looks good Adam nice bike as-well,i be lacing both wheels as it will be for show on the bikes but will lace it different on the one choose to do freestyle on  and then the one i will race on