VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Video start
00:25 Preliminary info
01:21 Typical Tools
01:51 The Spoke
03:49 The Rim
07:11 Rim Offset
09:01 Hub Dimensions
12:01 Lacing Pattern
13:01 Differential vs. Non-Differential Spoke Lengths
15:02 Online Spoke Calculators
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
- SpokeCalc, online spoke calculator
- Measurements for wheelbuilding - Taking your own measurements with confidence
- Wrong spoke length - Effect of wrong measurements on spoke length calculation
- Measuring a straight pull hub - Calculate the correct spoke length for straight pull hubs
- Measuring rim ERD - How do different spoke nipples affect rim ERD measurement
- Wheelbuilding notes - Good practices about keeping record of correct spoke length, hub dimensions and rim choice
BONUS
Following the example of Park Tool's worksheet for documenting wheel building measurements, a new wheel building worksheet has been created for determining spoke length and keeping a record about your wheel building projects. You can download it on the link below:
Enjoy wheel building!
About author
Aljaž Trenta
Author and founder"As a cycling enthusiast, bike mechanic and self-taught web designer, combining several of my passions and skills to build SpokeCalc was a great fun for me."