is this how everyone measure spoke?
05-18-21, 09:14 PM
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is this how everyone measure spoke?
question one: is this correct way to measure spoke ?
And, is this consistent with SpocalExpress.xls output?
And, is this consistent with SpocalExpress.xls output?
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Consistent with the gospel according to Sheldon Brown:
”Spoke length is measured from the inside of the elbow to the very end of the threads, most usually in millimeters.”
”Spoke length is measured from the inside of the elbow to the very end of the threads, most usually in millimeters.”
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05-18-21, 09:30 PM
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question two:
on my cheap town bike, i want to know the nipple length, without remove a spoke. how can i measure the length (dimension C), if dimension B is not visible?
on my cheap town bike, i want to know the nipple length, without remove a spoke. how can i measure the length (dimension C), if dimension B is not visible?
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@MTB Addict - Get a nipple from your LBS that appears to be the same and measure. Not only do you not know B, you don't know C-B.
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Very helpful
I've avoided dealing with wheels as much as possible, but this bit of info will go in "the vault." Thanks for the information.
