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[Closed] DT Swis spoke calculator error
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It would appear that the Calculator for XM819 rims doesnt cater for the Nipple Eyelets - I tried building on pro 2 with 260mm spokes - but they are way too long.
Can anyone clarify the spoke lenght required?
Posted : 05/05/2009 9:42 pm
The DT Swiss calc worked for me with XM819 rims; Mavic do suggest using 16mm nipples with their UST rims - I used them in my build and I think it would asist in lacing, over 12mm nipples.
Posted : 05/05/2009 9:47 pm
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cheers, can you remember what lenght spokes you used?
Posted : 05/05/2009 9:50 pm
That'll depend on the hubs you used - mine were DT Swiss 440's front and rear, three-cross with 16mm nipples: 256mm rear (both sides) and 255mm left, 257mm right at the front. First, and so far only, wheelset I've built and they're still fine after a year and a half!
Posted : 06/05/2009 7:07 am