[Closed] Working out spoke length

try this one;

[url= http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/spokelengthcalculator/ ]http://www.prowheelbuilder.com/spokelengthcalculator/[/url]

it gives you the dimensions they use too so you can use any of the other spoke calc progs on the web to compare.

Yup measure up your hub and then the rim. Flange distances, diameter etc. or try this

http://lenni.info/edd/

Cool many thanks, looks like I will need 4 different spoke lengths! Guess I will leave it to the wheel builder!

There is a spreadsheet on the net called spoc calc that's very good
Think there's a link to it on sheldon's website

[i]looks like I will need 4 different spoke lengths[/i]

if it's only a mm or two then you can just pick one, ime.

I wouldn't build stans up without access to a tension gauge as they don't have eyelets though.

I use this for all my wheels.
[url= http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/spokecalc/ ]Wheelpro Spoke Calculator[/url]

Also bought and printed the PDF book. Tensionmeter is handy, although not essential. You can order different spoke lengths from CRC. Just state how many of each length you need in the notes bit of the order confirmation.

The most critical bit is the Rim Diameter as this makes the greatest difference to spoke length. You really need to measure it yourself as there is no agreed standard between rim manufacturers. I also always measure my own hubs - these are supposed to measured in the standard way. However I've found Shimano are often different to what they state on their website.

If you're measuring it all up yourself, I recommend Sapim's spoke calculator at [url] http://sapim.be/spoke-calculator [/url] - easy to use.