trials owns Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 hi all, well will be building my wheel up in the week and was wondering what pattern to go for on a 32 hole, the 3 cross one? i like the pattern of this wheel below and looks very simple well basically will lacing it like that make it any weaker? is there any draw backs from doing that pattern? will this pattern be possible with a 32 hole hub and rim? oh and its for a rear. http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=157273 cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George.E Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=157273 Don't do that pattern, it will be really weak on the back, go for a 3cross thats the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 That's just radial lacing which I'd only really recommend either on your front, non-disc side (if you're using a disc), or on both sides of your front wheel if you're using a rim brake. 3x only for back wheels (or 4x if needs be)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted October 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 ah that idea is out the window then! cheers it will have to be three cross then, i thought there would be a catch lol. may try that on the front one day as it looks super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Slightly OT: That snowflake spoke pattern, does it offer any strength at all? Not for trials, just in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 It offers loads of hassle if that's what you're looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 I'm not looking to do it, I was just curious, and couldn't see it enduring the weight of the bike and the rider for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Bizarely I read a book by that german (or whatever) dude Gerhart Scheaner or whatever his name is and he suggested this pattern for trials bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Slightly OT: That snowflake spoke pattern, does it offer any strength at all? Not for trials, just in general. Nope it makes it waaaaaaay weaker. even 2 cross is sufficient for trials... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Bizarely I read a book by that german (or whatever) dude Gerhart Scheaner or whatever his name is and he suggested this pattern for trials bikes. our trials? time trials perhaps... i can see it being mad stiff which is probably handy for the mad amounts of torque that those guys can dish out, but the twisted spokes must loose alot of strength if your slamming them in gaps and stuff, besides you need longer spokes cause they don't travel in a straight line to the rim they have to twist round eachother, no weight saved there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) The dudes name is Gerd Schraner: "The exercise is only useful for trial sport (referring to twisted spoking) , where the bike is momentarily held at a standstill after hard landings and hoping tricks." Exact quote my good chum. Edited October 10, 2010 by Matt Vandart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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