Wheel Building Question

[RobMac]

Does anyone know if straight pull spokes should be tensioned any differently from conventional spokes? (Tighter/Slacker)

 

[KermitGKona88]

Re:

Only built a few radial wheels BITD but I remember giving them an extra twist

But be aware I bought a pair of Mavic crossrides off a mate and he really tension-ed them and the hub ended up snapping :facepalm: :|

 

[hamster]

For radial you need less tension as the component of the force radially is lower compared to tangential spoking.

If you mean straight pull for spokes with no j-bend for the spoke head, then tension is identical to a j-spoke lacing.

 

[RobMac]

If you mean straight pull for spokes with no j-bend for the spoke head, then tension is identical to a j-spoke lacing.

Yes that's what I wanted to know, thanks

 

[FluffyChicken]

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Tension is usually specified by the rim manufacturer for the rim.