Author Topic: Wheel building - 3 cross or 4 cross ? (Read 740 times)

signet · « **on:** November 11, 2008, 03:23 PM »

I'm just about to have two sets of wheels built - 1 set of Araya 7x's for a 83 JMC Black Shadow and set of Ukai's for a an 82 Vector Mark 11. The hubs will be Suzue small flange. Should the spokes be 4 cross or 3 cross? Or is this down to personal choice ?

phantom photon · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2008, 03:34 PM »

I use 4 cross with small flange hubs and 194mm spokes - just did a set last night as it happens

signet · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2008, 04:37 PM »

Thanks Phantom photon - is it easy to build a wheel ?

therock · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2008, 04:38 PM »

building its easy , getting it straights the tricky bit

signet · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2008, 04:52 PM »

Sorry mate just realised tnat i having a two conversation with you on this topic and the Robinson!!!

stidds · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2008, 05:07 PM »

Quote from: signet on November 11, 2008, 04:37 PM

Thanks Phantom photon - is it easy to build a wheel ?

Look at the wheel build thread I posted in which is in the 'Tech and Restoration Stickies' section. It gives a detailed, easy to use guide to building a wheel.

Here is the link if you are just too bloody lazy to look for the thread

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=1344.0