What size BMX spokes do I need?
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What size BMX spokes do I need?
Spoke
| Spokes | Pattern | Non drive side length |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 3x | 188.0 mm |
| 36 | 4x | 196.0 mm |
How do you use DT Swiss spoke calculator?
This tool allows you, as a professional wheelbuilder, to quickly and easily calculate the weight and correct spoke length for your wheel. Using the calculator, simply select the rim, hub, spokes and nipples from the selection menu – and hey presto – you have the weight and spoke length.
How are BMX spokes measured?
An easy way to measure this is to measure from the cone nut to the centre of your flange, and then take that and subtract it from 55. (Standard cone to cone with on a hub is 110mm) If your hub has two different size flanges, you need this measurement for each side.
How many spokes are on a BMX?
BMX bikes are commonly given up to 36 or 48 spokes to deal with the strain of big drops, hard tires and no give or suspension.
How do you measure bike spoke length?
Pull both spoke heads inward towards the center to seat the nipples. Using the narrow tips of the caliper jaws, measure from inside to inside of each J-bend. Record this measurement to the nearest tenth of a millimeter. In our example, each spoke measured 266 mm, with the J-bend-to-J-bend at 35.7 mm.
Do spokes stretch?
No, the spokes do not stretch over time. They can lose tension over time though. They will lose tension when the nipples compress the rim more, when they shift in the rim to straighten out and when the spokes bed into the hub more.
Can you cut spokes to size?
To be clear,if you are cutting spokes to size and threading them yourself, any method of cutting that does not bend the cut end of the spoke is probably OK. You can use a small file to remove burrs or sharp edges afterwards, and make a chamfer if needed by the thread cutter.
What length are my spokes?
The measurements and information you need to determine spoke length are: The number of spoke holes in the hub and rim. The effective rim diameter, called the “ERD” Hub flange diameter at the spoke holes, also known as the Spoke Pitch Diameter.
