Quick question - would you be happy with this wheel?

[Kell]

Had a wheel rebuilt for my Brompton and when it came back it doesn't look right to me.

Spokes seem to cross over the wrong way as they're really bowed.

Some even bend two ways.

Is it just me? Or is this a bad build?

Edited by Kell on Thursday 25th August 09:41

[Kell]

Should look like this:

[Kell]

Surprisingly the pics of new wheels show the nipples at quite extreme angles - I thought the same as you, that they look too extreme.

It's back with the shop now and they're going to call Brompton to see what the correct lacing pattern is.

I did know that often the spokes are crossed but that really didn't look right to my (admittedly not very technical) eyes.

[Kell]

Well the shop's admitted they got it wrong.

While it's correct that a 2x lacing pattern on larger wheels is as mine was done, that's not how Brompton do it, nor what they recommend.

I'm a big believer in giving people a second chance and letting them correct their mistakes, so was happy to take it back there.

Should get a look at it tonight as my Dad's said he'll pick it up for me today.