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[Closed] Spoke size help?

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Going by the online calculator at prowheelbuilder.com, I need 271 & 272.5mm spoke lengths. The shop I buy from has 270, 272 or 274mm spokes.
should I just grab 32 272mm spokes? should I get 16 272's and 16 274's?

Help appreciated as always!


 
Posted : 10/02/2016 4:57 pm
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you should be ok with all 272's IMHO although some might disagree!! To make life easier compensate on initial lacing by winding nipples on to 271 spokes a little further.


 
Posted : 10/02/2016 5:07 pm
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Thanks dusty, bought!


 
Posted : 10/02/2016 5:40 pm