Originally Posted by
PimpMan
Changing the spokes in the wheel, bought 265mm spokes instead of 264mm and they are too loose.
Now i have two options:
- Have spokes stick out of the spoke nipples 1-2mm into the rim which is withing spec, however i don't like this option.
- Use 2mm thick washers for the spoke nipples to space them away from the rim thus spokes will not come stick out into the rim.
Is option two with washers acceptable or better i find a proper size spokes?
Unlike this diagram my rims don't have recess for the spoke nipples, so its going to be 2mm above the inner wall of the rim
This is picture of my rim with 1mm spacer, if i add one more spacer spoke nipple will be even higher.
I recommend you forget about the washers and let the spokes protrude. With a double wall rim that presents no issues but in your case the best course would be to file or Dremel the ends flush with the nipple head.
As far as worrying about bottoming out the threads check out what Bill Mould has to say about that.
After years of building and repairing wheels, I am in agreement with his conclusions.