How is spoke length calculated?
Spoke length is measured from the inside of the elbow, as shown in the image below, to the threaded end. When measuring a spoke using a tape measure, a second spoke may be used to hold the elbow of the spoke and the tape measure’s tab, as shown.
What are the sizes of spokes?
The most common spoke nipple sizes are 3.23mm, 3.30mm, and 3.45mm. However, you might encounter other spoke nipple sizes ranging anywhere from 3.2mm to 9mm. Many spoke nipples are also square-shaped, including the most common sizes listed above. Some manufacturers use star-shaped or hex-shaped spoke nipples instead.
What length spokes do I need?
To find the length of spoke you require you can check your wheel manufacturer’s manual, or alternatively use an online spoke calculator. This will let you enter details of your hub and rim to calculate the length spoke you need.
What are Stan’s flow EX3 wheelsets?
Stan’s Flow EX3 wheelset is aimed at enduro and DH riders, with a new design that combines the elements of the previous Flow EX and MK3 rims. During their in-house testing, Stan’s found that the older Flow EX rims were withstanding impacts better than the MK3 rims, despite the fact that the MK3 rims used a stronger 6069 aluminum alloy.
How do you calculate the length of a spoke?
Spoke Length Calculator Now that you have all of the different hub flange diameters, hub center to flange measurements, the rim’s ERD, the rim’s spoke offset, and the spoke count, the best way to determine the spoke lengths needed for your wheels is to use a spoke calculator. We are big fans of the QBP spoke calculator in particular.
How many spokes are on a Stan’s rims?
The rims are laced with 32 J-bend Sapim spokes to Stan’s own Neo OS Durasync hubs. The freehub body has 6 leaf-spring-loaded pawls that all engage simultaneously with a 36 tooth steel ratchet ring, which equates to 10-degrees of movement between engagement points.
Are the flow ex rims stronger than the Mk3 rims?
During their in-house testing, Stan’s found that the older Flow EX rims were withstanding impacts better than the MK3 rims, despite the fact that the MK3 rims used a stronger 6069 aluminum alloy.