Is my 2-cross pattern normal? I saw some pictures online, and I think mine looks a bit different. I used H Plus Son Archetype rims and Level Up hubs. I just built it earlier, and it was my first time building a wheel. Initially, everything was going smoothly, but after the final lacings, I noticed that the spokes seemed a bit too long. I had to place them inside the rim holes. The bike mechanic recommended 282mm spokes for this build. Should I re-lace the wheel? Any advice on what might have gone wrong would be appreciated.
by FreshApple_bug
3 Comments
1. that looks like single cross
2. you put all the spoke heads pointing outside. you only do that when building wheels with radial lacing
I recommend following [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MLyw7LiCLc&t=1s) video
If tension is good and even, for a front wheel it looks fine but single cross is kinda goofy TBH.
If you change to 2x or 3x you will need longer spokes.
First: You can’t go with whatever spoke lengths someone told you to use. You have to check everything yourself and use a spoke calculator to determine the right spoke lengths for your specific build.
Second: It doesn’t look 2-cross. Wheelbuilding has a learning curve. Keep at it but do do some more homework. The easiest resource for beginners is Roger Musson’s book. He has a pretty much foolproof method. It’s worth $10. https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php