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im building my first wheel set here so bare with me!

I called Danscomp this morning and asked what size spokes i needed...they told me

for the Front-181mm
for the Back-180mm
with a - 4x pattern
and -16mm nipples

my question to you guys if you could please help me out is this

Can i run the 180mm on the front as well..that way i don't have to buy 2 different size spokes and i can get the 180mm ones in a pack of 100 count...

i don't think the 1mm will make a difference but i am not sure...any help please..

the wheels im doing are

GT High Flange Sealed 48h
to
Sun 4 Play Double Wall 48h

Thanks Riders cool

cwstnsko · 2012-05-23 2:13pm

Assuming they got the numbers right, 1mm shorter is not enough to cause a problem.

silverhw · 2012-05-23 2:14pm

It will more than likely work for both.

thewhitelarrybird · 2012-05-23 2:15pm

i would recommend using the correct size spokes if you can get them, if not then i would go with the closest size spoke.

why not lace a 3 cross its easier and just as strong plus its lighter because you will use a shorter spoke.

A GT RIDER · 2012-05-23 2:20pm

so far im digging the "yea go for it" attitude..thanks

now about the 3 cross can anyone upload or show me pics of both...a 4x wheel and a 3x wheel...that would be chill

Iceman · 2012-05-23 2:27pm

Just stick to the 4 and Thank caleb later.

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=47611

Coco · 2012-05-23 2:29pm

A GT RIDER wrote:
so far im digging the "yea go for it" attitude..thanks

now about the 3 cross can anyone upload or show me pics of both...a 4x wheel and a 3x wheel...that would be chill

I dont have a scanner but if you have a fax number, I'll copy a few pages from a killer wheel building book I have and I'll fax you the copies. Just PM me a fax number if you're into it and I'll do this tomorrow for you.

Like others have mentioned, 1mm longer won't kill anything, especially if you're using double wall rims. Everytime I build wheels, I have bumped up my spoke length at least 1mm here and there due to the shop not having the proper size of spoke I needed and everything went just fine.

Myself, I always lace with a cross 3 beacuse I'm not a big dude doing 6' drops and cross 3 has worked for me just fine. I use only DT stainless spokes and nothing else, even on my old stuff, I still use DT stainless.

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thewhitelarrybird · 2012-05-23 2:30pm

i watched this video a few times. it works the came was for 36h and 48h
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYl4NO5m16Q

A GT RIDER · 2012-05-23 2:36pm

Coco wrote:
A GT RIDER wrote:
so far im digging the "yea go for it" attitude..thanks

now about the 3 cross can anyone upload or show me pics of both...a 4x wheel and a 3x wheel...that would be chill
I dont have a scanner but if you have a fax number, I'll copy a few pages from a killer wheel building book I have and I'll fax you the copies. Just PM me a fax number if you're into it and I'll do this tomorrow for you.

Like others have mentioned, 1mm longer won't kill anything, especially if you're using double wall rims. Everytime I build wheels, I have bumped up my spoke length at least 1mm here and there due to the shop not having the proper size of spoke I needed and everything went just fine.

Myself, I always lace with a cross 3 beacuse I'm not a big dude doing 6' drops and cross 3 has worked for me just fine. I use only DT stainless spokes and nothing else, even on my old stuff, I still use DT stainless.

i dont but my pops should...ill try to get a fax number from his job..and ill pm u with it..by tonight if not tomorrow if thats fine

so your saying that im good to go if i use the 180mm on both front and back?

A GT RIDER · 2012-05-23 2:37pm

thewhitelarrybird wrote:
i watched this video a few times. it works the came was for 36h and 48h
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYl4NO5m16Q

thanks..ill watch it!

A GT RIDER · 2012-05-23 2:37pm

So

180mm for FRONT and BACK........Good?

monkee363 · 2012-05-23 2:38pm

Mags would have you riding already.

danb · 2012-05-23 2:40pm

call albes BMX

Iceman · 2012-05-23 2:41pm

Not a fan of Dan's, dan?

I am the owl... · 2012-05-23 2:42pm

monkee363 wrote:
Mags would have you riding already.

Know what the worst part of running mags on your bike is? Telling your dad you're gay.....

thewhitelarrybird · 2012-05-23 2:45pm

A GT RIDER wrote:
thewhitelarrybird wrote:
i watched this video a few times. it works the came was for 36h and 48h
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYl4NO5m16Q
thanks..ill watch it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NJwEcm- … ure=relmfu

bmxerpete · 2012-05-23 2:47pm

^^^ @ Owl's answer.

A couple of millimeters isn't going to make a noticeable difference.

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Coco · 2012-05-23 2:55pm

A GT RIDER wrote:
So

180mm for FRONT and BACK........Good?

I'll go up 1 mm in size but not down in size. A little long is better than too short.

I am the owl... · 2012-05-23 2:56pm

Coco wrote:
A little long is better than too short.

Thats what she said....

cdridesonly · 2012-05-23 2:59pm

thewhitelarrybird wrote:
i would recommend using the correct size spokes if you can get them, if not then i would go with the closest size spoke.

why not lace a 3 cross its easier and just as strong plus its lighter because you will use a shorter spoke.

4x is still best for 48's

Last edited by cdridesonly (2012-05-23 3:01pm)

SpinTech · 2012-05-23 2:59pm

I am the owl... wrote:
monkee363 wrote:
Mags would have you riding already.
Know what the worst part of running mags on your bike is? Telling your dad you're gay.....

OK, I LOLed.

1mm wouldn't make a difference.

cdridesonly · 2012-05-23 3:00pm

180 if anything sounds too short for sun 4 plays anyway? and the shorter nipples handle the angle better than the long 16mm ones do.

Last edited by cdridesonly (2012-05-23 3:02pm)

thewhitelarrybird · 2012-05-23 3:09pm

cdridesonly wrote:
180 if anything sounds too short for sun 4 plays anyway? and the shorter nipples handle the angle better than the long 16mm ones do.

high flange hubs

Coco · 2012-05-23 3:15pm

I am the owl... wrote:
Coco wrote:
A little long is better than too short.
Thats what she said....

cdridesonly · 2012-05-23 3:16pm

sounds like the rims are more along the thickness of the Alex triple walls.

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