Wheel build

[bikeworkshop]

There are some funky spoke patterns that are usable for show, although standard 3x is standard for a reason
Don't be tempted by snowflake - it's like shorthand for saying you don't understand what you're doing

Some cool patterns need varying spoke lengths though, quite a challenge if you want to get it right 1st time...

 

[baron von greenback]

They look good especially the top one pity you can't ride them I also seen one were the spokes twist round each other

 

[bikeworkshop]

I also seen one were the spokes twist round each other

Thats snowflake...
See my earlier warning

Don't be tempted by snowflake - it's like shorthand for saying you don't understand what you're doing

 

[baron von greenback]

Are I see I thought the 3 pic was snowflake do you run a shop don't suppose you have a non drive side crank arm xtr 900

 

[bikeworkshop]

As a (square taper) rule the left crank arms fail at 10x the rate of drive side.

This is because any fractional movement between the crank and axle unscrews the Left securing bolt.

It's not to say a lh arm doesn't exist - sometimes the owner breaks the arm or damages the spider.

Just that it's rare.
We've got around 100 s/h l/h crank arms, often from bikes that are too worn to be repairable.
Never m900 though.

If you could live with a close match, it's an easy fix.
You can't see both cranks at the same time, so it's quite discreet.

 

[baron von greenback]

Ye never thought about different one worth a think

 

[bikeworkshop]

Otherwise you can sell it and buy xt or lx of the period and a round of drinks

 

[baron von greenback]

Ye mate I just starting out so I need all sorts it's a deer do