DogT
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I got 2 sets of SS spokes (single gauge, not like the original double gauge) and and the front wheel went together just fine. However when I got to the back wheel, with the last set of outer side spokes, I had to force them slightly and bend the spokes to get them into the correct holes on the rim. It did not all go together loose and easily like the front wheel before installing the nuts. With the front wheel, I could put all the spokes in the holes without using the nuts, but on the rear one I had to install the nuts to hold it all together to get the last set of outer spokes in. The outer side spokes all seem to be bent towards the inside of the wheel, it is like the neck on the spokes is too short and there is quite a bend in the spoke, about 3mm after I got the offset correct. I was wondering if this is ok or what is going on. I took the new spokes out and compared them with the old ones and for sure the neck on the longer necked new ones are shorter than the long necked originals. I checked the hub flanges where the spoke holes are and they seem pretty much the same width front and rear. The offset is a bit different, but I didn't like the way I had to force the spokes to get the rear wheel one together. It just didn't go together loose and easy like the front wheel. The old spokes came out loose just like the front one. Why would the rear wheel be different that the front?
I am concerned that this may put some undue stress on the spoke necks. Any ideas? I have contacted the vendor where I got them.
Dave
I am concerned that this may put some undue stress on the spoke necks. Any ideas? I have contacted the vendor where I got them.
Dave