Upcoming: Vote to host the EHBPC, LFGSS Xmas Party
| Upcoming: Vote to host the EHBPC, LFGSS Xmas Party |
 2nd September 2008 | #2 |
 | you need to actually measure the hub. Go to www.wheelpro.co.uk it has a spokecalc and shows you what bits to measure. Bear in mind theres a few different versions of open pros, best to find the ERD from the website etc, or measure it yourself using two cutoff spokes (instructions on that website) Oh, wrong section too! |
| quote reply |
| 2nd September 2008 | #4 | |
 | Quote:
Open pro builds I have done, all 32h Phils HF 290mm On-one HF 294mm (plenty spare) Miche double sided HF 294mm (plenty spare) So I would go with Dogs wisdom on this, he has built alot of wheels, or maybe add 2mm to be on the same side. | |
| quote reply |
| 2nd September 2008 | #6 | |
| | Quote:
I have not used open pros personally, but have noticed a few different types and thought it would be helpful to tell the OP to look out for this. Fair enough if the ERD on all of them is the same, thats why I said to check the Mavic website! Lots of people refer to all the rims as open pros, the same way people call all velocity's 'deepV's' when in fact theres loads of different types. | |
| quote reply |
| 2nd September 2008 | #7 | |
| | Quote:
two spokes, two nipples, one rubber band, opposite holes, tape measure, sorted | |
| quote reply |
| 2nd September 2008 | #8 | |
| | Quote:
Loads of people use that method, I think its even on the Sheldon Brown website. | |
| quote reply |
| 2nd September 2008 | #9 |
| | it just seems like you'd need three hands to do it that way! also, you're introducing two additional sources of error doing it this way. 1) making sure the spokes are cut to exactly the right length 2) make sure the spokes are aligned correctly and seated in the rim whereas by connecting two spokes using a rubber band, the tension in the band ensures that the spokes are aligned/seated correctly. then measure between the nipples, add 2x nipple length, job's a good'un. |
| quote reply |
| Bookmarks | Shortcuts | |
| Posts | Categories | |
| Tags |
| spoke length |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| |
 Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Turning a freewheel hub into a fixed hub? | michael-houstoun | Mechanics & Fixin' | 3 | 30th August 2008 15:30 |
| New hub.. | TheBrick(Tommy) | Bikes & Bits | 0 | 23rd November 2007 18:17 |
| Who has ever stripped the thread on a track hub - an alternative hub thought... | Max | Bikes & Bits | 16 | 19th November 2007 16:34 |
| Milremo high flange hubs and rim... | silver | Bikes & Bits | 3 | 30th October 2007 14:01 |
| Does anyone know the Hub Flange Diameter and Hub Center to Flange Center for Miche 32h large flange | mareeoh | Mechanics & Fixin' | 5 | 20th May 2007 22:35 |
