Quick question on spoke lengths

[Kermit power]

Afternoon all,

I've just run a calculator to figure out spoke lengths for some new wheels I'm about to build (Hope Pro 4 hubs and Pacenti TL28 650b rims) and it's given me spoke lengths of 273.1mm and 274.4mm.

Am I right in thinking I'll be able to get away with building this out with 274mm spokes all round? It'll save me a small amount of cash to buy a 72 spoke pack of the same size, plus I won't have the hassle of having to remember which ones are for which side...

[gazza285]

274 will be fine. Cheapest place for spokes I've found is Rose Bikes, even with postage from Germany they are cheaper than UK suppliers.

[Kermit power]

gazza285 said:

274 will be fine. Cheapest place for spokes I've found is Rose Bikes, even with postage from Germany they are cheaper than UK suppliers.

Cheers.

I found (and it took quite a bit of finding!) that cyclebasket.com are best, especially if you're looking at complete wheel builds. I've just ordered 64 ACI Alpina Black DB Spokes - which I've previously used for a 26" build with absolutely no problems - for £31.60 including next day delivery.

[gazza285]

Not a bad price, a bit dearer the DT Swiss DB from Rose, but the delivery is much quicker.

[Kermit power]

gazza285 said:

Not a bad price, a bit dearer the DT Swiss DB from Rose, but the delivery is much quicker.

I'm hoping to have them ready to ride on Friday!

[gazza285]

Plenty of time...