Originally Posted by
harshbarj
36 spokes and I think 3 crosses.
IF you would have no issue with radial (cross 0) spoking, it seems the problem would get worse as you add crosses?
If you have a spare spoke (rod, stick..) place it against the wheel in the 1 & 2 cross positions and observe the angle at the nipple. (you already have 3X)
Maybe 2X is the way to go.
For a rear, you really don't want less.
I've never built a large flange wheel, but 12 years on this forum and one "observes" a lot IF you pay attention.
The general gist I get is to use 1 less cross than "normal".