Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Are you doing triples on the nipple end? If so, it is quite possible you'll have both varying length of spokes, as well as varying tension. In particular, I'd anticipate the middle spoke to be at lower tension than the end two spokes.
I think one of the arguments for crossing is that when pedaling, one has the pulling spoke, and the trailing spoke. The pedaling force tends to straighten the pulling spoke, which in turn bends the trailing spoke, and increases the tension on the trailing spoke (or reduces the tendency for tension to decrease with pedaling). So, an inequality with lacing could potentially change how the rim moves when pedaling.
Nonetheless, I'm doubting it will be a significant issue on a 20" wheel.
Triples? In not following you. You mean another cross outside of what's shown in the photo? No, this is it.
The spoke length calculates the same as a standard 3X. With it built, I'm not discerning any difference in length or tension from one to the next, based on how much spoke is sticking out the head of the nipple, or based on plucking tone.