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[Closed] Wheel build - correct spoke length used?

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Hi,

My LBS has just replaced a DT swiss 4.2 rim (cracked) with a mavic xc717 using the original spokes. However I have noticed that there is swarf where the nipples screw onto the spokes.

Should they have used spokes of a different length?

Cheers


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 12:57 pm
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Take off your rim tape, and have a look if the spokes are sticking through the nipples, or are buried down inside. they should be about flush.


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 1:03 pm
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Thanks leebaxter.

Running the wheel tubeless - so not something i'll do now - but next time I'm replacing the tyre I'll have a look.

Was just wondering whether somebody on here had a chart that would show whether the same spokes can be used for both rims.

Cheers


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 1:26 pm
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Work it out with the [url= http://www.dtswiss.com/SpokesCalc/Calculator.aspx ]DT SWiss spoke calculator[/url]


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 1:30 pm
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Work it out with the DT SWiss spoke calculator

I will when I can understand German... but thanks anyway.

Cheers


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 1:40 pm
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I've just had a look and it seems like there may be a mm or so in it, but it also depends on the hub.


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 3:38 pm
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Thanks Dibbs,

Yes, should have said, this is on a CK iso disc rear.

My concern is that the correct tension may not have been achieved, as the wheel developed a "wiggle" on the first ride.....

Cheers


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 4:20 pm
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I will when I can understand German... but thanks anyway.

Cheers

Try linking to it from here, [url] http://www.dtswiss.com/ [/url]


 
Posted : 17/01/2010 4:32 pm