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Changing Front Rim From D521 To Something Wider


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Does anyone know the difference in spoke length between a D521 rim, and a Tryall one? Are there any wide rims which use the same length spokes as a D521? I'm trying to switch rims without having to get new spokes. My hub's a Shimano XT front.

Cheers :)

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Does anyone know the difference in spoke length between a D521 rim, and a Tryall one? Are there any wide rims which use the same length spokes as a D521? I'm trying to switch rims without having to get new spokes. My hub's a Shimano XT front.

Cheers :)

ERD of the Mavic is 532mm

ERD of the tryall is 542mm

so a cm difference, so thats what, 5mm difference between the spokes needed? You'd probably get away with it, and you may aswell give it a go before going out and bying new spokes.

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If anything, you'd want longer nipples not shorter ones. Personally I'd buy a new set of spokes. If you use the current ones, they may be susceptible to getting ripped out of the nipples. From chainreaction you can get a full set of stainless steel spokes and nipples for a under a tenner, next-day posted.

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