Mikey-uk Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Heya guys. Currently running 3x on my 36h wheel (bmx, used on front) but the spokes are stupidly long, I've litterally used about half a roll of insulation tape so they dont poke through. I'm thinking about lacing it snowflake? I dont care much about improving strength but I dont want to make it as weak as soft cheese. Can anyone link me to a guide? If anyone wants to put input towards other spoke patterns that I could do (I want it looking awesome but still being quite strong) Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 On 6/13/2010 at 12:03 PM, Mikey-uk said: Heya guys. Currently running 3x on my 36h wheel (bmx, used on front) but the spokes are stupidly long, I've litterally used about half a roll of insulation tape so they dont poke through. I'm thinking about lacing it snowflake? I dont care much about improving strength but I dont want to make it as weak as soft cheese. Can anyone link me to a guide? If anyone wants to put input towards other spoke patterns that I could do (I want it looking awesome but still being quite strong) Thanks. Hate to state the obvious, but have you tried running them 4 cross, i can't imagine a snowflake wheel lasting too long on a BMX... ether that or buy the right length spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 On 6/13/2010 at 1:50 PM, craigjames said: Hate to state the obvious, but have you tried running them 4 cross, i can't imagine a snowflake wheel lasting too long on a BMX... ether that or buy the right length spokes. Don't do it, looks good but they come loose really quick. Used to have a rear wheel with snowflake and I was forever tightening the spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-uk Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Havnt tried 4x :3 I'll try that later, need to respray my rim as I didnt sand it enough + didnt laquer. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 if you've managed to lace it and tighten the nipples up then just cut the spokes down so they dont poke out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-uk Posted June 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I have nothing able to cut like that :3 I'll just lace it 4x when I respray it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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