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schaefdog
12-28-2003, 01:38 AM
Answer:

Yes. I just did it to my own amazement. Not bad. Ill post pics tomorrow.
RITFreeRider
12-28-2003, 09:31 AM
I knew there was a way I just couldn't think of how to do it. Pics would be awesome.
Echo
12-28-2003, 10:17 AM
Did you have to use different length spokes?
schaefdog
12-28-2003, 01:02 PM
All the same size spokes. The downside is since I am lazy the valve stem is in the wrong place, Its not between paralells but i dont care. It took forever to find a pattern and cross pattern to get this to work and Im just happy its tense and true haha. Here are some pictures.
schaefdog
12-28-2003, 01:03 PM
hub up close
RITFreeRider
12-28-2003, 03:13 PM
Looks pretty good. Might have to try that with a 26" rim and see what madness I can work out.:devil:
MojoJojo
12-28-2003, 05:04 PM
Be careful. You just introduce stress issues on the hub. I did that once and the hub flange cracked.:eek:
Mudpuppy
12-30-2003, 05:42 PM
Is that 2X lacing?
schaefdog
12-30-2003, 08:03 PM
Originally posted by Mudpuppy
Is that 2X lacing?

Hahaha, yep. It was the only way to make the spokes I had work.