How accurate is spoke length?
In essence, you will want to be pretty precise. 2mm too long might just be ok, 2mm short might be too short. Be sure to measure the ERD yourself (!) and as precise as you are able to. The spokes on my last build had 10mm thread, and the nipples, despite being 12mm long, only had 7mm thread.
How much do spokes stretch?
Longer spokes will stretch more, thinner spokes will stretch more, higher tensioned spokes will stretch more, and a spoke can stretch up to 1mm.
How far off can spoke length be?
A spoke that is 1.2mm to long will work fine. It does not hurt for the spoke to protrude past the nipple a small amount. However, To long and the nipple will bottom out on the threads.
Are all spokes the same size?
You may need as many as three different spoke lengths. One length for the front wheel, one for the rear drive side, and one for the rear non-drive side.
Is there a spoke length calculator for wheels?
Two of the calculators reviewed here will refine the output from the formula by taking into account the spoke elasticity, and produce a more accurate spoke length. The following calculators use the spoke length formula shown above, and do not modify the output. They are pretty basic and only cater for wheels using standard hubs and rims.
Is there an app to measure spokes on a bike?
With the Wheeler app you can have the spokes measured for a wheel and saved to your phone before you even get to the computer to open a web browser. Awesome! Pros: A fast, accurate, simple and lightweight spoke calculator app for your android phone.
Which is the spoke calculator for DT Swiss hubs?
If you are using DT Swiss hubs use the DT Swiss spoke calculator. Use the Onyx calculator by finding your hubs then hit the spoke calculator button lower down on the product page. Keep in mind they list the drive spokes on the left side and non-drive on the right side.
Is the Swiss spoke hub and rim maker the same?
If you’re using it for the first time, you can trust that it is of the same level of precision that the Swiss spoke, hub and rim maker has long been known for.