Rim lacing and spoke sizes? for G-Sport Ratchet.

1) Yes if the rim is fine and holds up it's a keeper. Otherwise get a GSport Ribcage or an Odyssey 7KA.

2) 183,5 should do, but I would ask your LBS first.

3) On 36h wheels the most common is 3x.

andyferly wrote:

1) Yes if the rim is fine and holds up it's a keeper. Otherwise get a GSport Ribcage or an Odyssey 7KA.

2) 183,5 should do, ...more

andyferly wrote:

1) Yes if the rim is fine and holds up it's a keeper. Otherwise get a GSport Ribcage or an Odyssey 7KA.

2) 183,5 should do, but I would ask your LBS first.

3) On 36h wheels the most common is 3x.

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Thanks so much man, I'm wondering if you could help out a little more by telling me what spokes to buy here I'm still a little confused.

http://www.strictlybmx.com/category/155/rims-and-spokes/spokes-rimtapes

Honestly, you can just use the same spokes.

andyferly wrote:

1) Yes if the rim is fine and holds up it's a keeper. Otherwise get a GSport Ribcage or an Odyssey 7KA.

2) 183,5 should do, ...more

andyferly wrote:

1) Yes if the rim is fine and holds up it's a keeper. Otherwise get a GSport Ribcage or an Odyssey 7KA.

2) 183,5 should do, but I would ask your LBS first.

3) On 36h wheels the most common is 3x.

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I'd do this, but you should keep your stock wheel laced and use as a back up, then buy a 7ka or rib to lace the ratchet to

andyferly wrote:

1) Yes if the rim is fine and holds up it's a keeper. Otherwise get a GSport Ribcage or an Odyssey 7KA.

2) 183,5 should do, ...more

andyferly wrote:

1) Yes if the rim is fine and holds up it's a keeper. Otherwise get a GSport Ribcage or an Odyssey 7KA.

2) 183,5 should do, but I would ask your LBS first.

3) On 36h wheels the most common is 3x.

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Mindless-films wrote:

Thanks so much man, I'm wondering if you could help out a little more by telling me what spokes to buy here I'm still a little ...more

Mindless-films wrote:

Thanks so much man, I'm wondering if you could help out a little more by telling me what spokes to buy here I'm still a little confused.

http://www.strictlybmx.com/category/155/rims-and-spokes/spokes-rimtapes

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Spokes are spokes I don't really care that much, my rear ones are Odyssey my front ones are Primo or Shadow not sure.

4x ftw

tomdon wrote:

4x ftw

tomdon wrote:

4x ftw

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I was gonna do this with my wheel, but then I just went 3x, what are the benefits of each?

tomdon wrote:

4x ftw

tomdon wrote:

4x ftw

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Purple bike wrote:

I was gonna do this with my wheel, but then I just went 3x, what are the benefits of each?

Purple bike wrote:

I was gonna do this with my wheel, but then I just went 3x, what are the benefits of each?

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I really have no clue, I'm like whatever as long as it's strong.
I'm not sure about this but 3x lacing on 36h wheels is stronger while 4x is better for 48h.

tomdon wrote:

4x ftw

tomdon wrote:

4x ftw

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Purple bike wrote:

I was gonna do this with my wheel, but then I just went 3x, what are the benefits of each?

Purple bike wrote:

I was gonna do this with my wheel, but then I just went 3x, what are the benefits of each?

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andyferly wrote:

I really have no clue, I'm like whatever as long as it's strong.
I'm not sure about this but 3x lacing on 36h wheels is ...more

andyferly wrote:

I really have no clue, I'm like whatever as long as it's strong.
I'm not sure about this but 3x lacing on 36h wheels is stronger while 4x is better for 48h.

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tomdon should have an explanation why 4x better than 3x. I'm curious too.

Purple bike wrote:

I was gonna do this with my wheel, but then I just went 3x, what are the benefits of each?

Purple bike wrote:

I was gonna do this with my wheel, but then I just went 3x, what are the benefits of each?

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andyferly wrote:

I really have no clue, I'm like whatever as long as it's strong.
I'm not sure about this but 3x lacing on 36h wheels is ...more

andyferly wrote:

I really have no clue, I'm like whatever as long as it's strong.
I'm not sure about this but 3x lacing on 36h wheels is stronger while 4x is better for 48h.

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dydanz wrote:

tomdon should have an explanation why 4x better than 3x. I'm curious too.

dydanz wrote:

tomdon should have an explanation why 4x better than 3x. I'm curious too.

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It's proven. Not too sure how it works, but it just makes it way stiffer and stronger. I've heard people say that a 4x 36h wheel is just as strong as a 3x 48h wheel.

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. like trails/park. and its lighter because less spoke length. not that you'll notice half an ounce lol. and 4x is better for sideways force such as in street where you have a possibility of landing crooked or for people learning to spin or anyone who lands sketchy. and the more times a spoke crosses the stiffer it makes the wheel as its less chance to flex because the spokes have more contact points. and what most people dont know, 4x is 194mm spokes, which work for any 36h hub/rim combo except when it includes the macneil swagger or an aero rim.

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. ...more

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. like trails/park. and its lighter because less spoke length. not that you'll notice half an ounce lol. and 4x is better for sideways force such as in street where you have a possibility of landing crooked or for people learning to spin or anyone who lands sketchy. and the more times a spoke crosses the stiffer it makes the wheel as its less chance to flex because the spokes have more contact points. and what most people dont know, 4x is 194mm spokes, which work for any 36h hub/rim combo except when it includes the macneil swagger or an aero rim.

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Ok good to know, my next wheel set will def be 4x

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. ...more

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. like trails/park. and its lighter because less spoke length. not that you'll notice half an ounce lol. and 4x is better for sideways force such as in street where you have a possibility of landing crooked or for people learning to spin or anyone who lands sketchy. and the more times a spoke crosses the stiffer it makes the wheel as its less chance to flex because the spokes have more contact points. and what most people dont know, 4x is 194mm spokes, which work for any 36h hub/rim combo except when it includes the macneil swagger or an aero rim.

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what is the pattern with 4x like how 3x goes over over under

Yes 3x is over over under. My 4x is over 3 times then under on 4th cross. Best way tho is over over under over

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. ...more

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. like trails/park. and its lighter because less spoke length. not that you'll notice half an ounce lol. and 4x is better for sideways force such as in street where you have a possibility of landing crooked or for people learning to spin or anyone who lands sketchy. and the more times a spoke crosses the stiffer it makes the wheel as its less chance to flex because the spokes have more contact points. and what most people dont know, 4x is 194mm spokes, which work for any 36h hub/rim combo except when it includes the macneil swagger or an aero rim.

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Damn man didn't know.
I might be lacing it like that next time!

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

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4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

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andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

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True that.

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

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andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

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I think a new trend has begun

tomdon wrote:

Yes 3x is over over under. My 4x is over 3 times then under on 4th cross. Best way tho is over over under over

tomdon wrote:

Yes 3x is over over under. My 4x is over 3 times then under on 4th cross. Best way tho is over over under over

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Thanks I wanted to do 4 before but couldn't find how to do it so i did 3

tomdon wrote:

Yes 3x is over over under. My 4x is over 3 times then under on 4th cross. Best way tho is over over under over

tomdon wrote:

Yes 3x is over over under. My 4x is over 3 times then under on 4th cross. Best way tho is over over under over

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Dgoulet1995 wrote:

Thanks I wanted to do 4 before but couldn't find how to do it so i did 3

Dgoulet1995 wrote:

Thanks I wanted to do 4 before but couldn't find how to do it so i did 3

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No prob man

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. ...more

tomdon wrote:

usually just preference. ive rode 4x for as long as i can remember so im partial to it. but 3x is better for up/down force. like trails/park. and its lighter because less spoke length. not that you'll notice half an ounce lol. and 4x is better for sideways force such as in street where you have a possibility of landing crooked or for people learning to spin or anyone who lands sketchy. and the more times a spoke crosses the stiffer it makes the wheel as its less chance to flex because the spokes have more contact points. and what most people dont know, 4x is 194mm spokes, which work for any 36h hub/rim combo except when it includes the macneil swagger or an aero rim.

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I just finished lacing front wheel on Eclat Teck (flangeless) to Eclat Bondi using 194mm spokes, can't lace 4x since the spokes is too short. or maybe I did it wrong?
short googling, shown few eclat teck hoops using 4x. bit frustrated.

There's the spoke holes on each side of the hub. There in like a zigzag pattern, some outer some inner. Lace all the inner first then the outer. You always start at the valve hole and work your way around. Inner spokes left, inner right, outer left, outer right. Look up how to lace flange less wheels. There's a few how tos

andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

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fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

tomdon wrote:

Now everyone sees why I love my wheels 4x lol. IMO it's just all around better

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andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

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BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

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I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, don't think I'll need one though aha.

EDIT: now that I think about it, I'll see if I can find a freecoaster to lace it up with.

andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, ...more

andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, don't think I'll need one though aha.

EDIT: now that I think about it, I'll see if I can find a freecoaster to lace it up with.

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do it. Would be a nice free coaster wheel to fuck around with. Is it 48?

BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

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andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, ...more

andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, don't think I'll need one though aha.

EDIT: now that I think about it, I'll see if I can find a freecoaster to lace it up with.

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BMXism wrote:

do it. Would be a nice free coaster wheel to fuck around with. Is it 48?

BMXism wrote:

do it. Would be a nice free coaster wheel to fuck around with. Is it 48?

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Nope 36.

andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

andyferly wrote:

4x + Cross lacing= Rule the motherfucking world!

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BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

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andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, ...more

andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, don't think I'll need one though aha.

EDIT: now that I think about it, I'll see if I can find a freecoaster to lace it up with.

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All this is why my 48h Ribs just give me wood, haha.

BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

BMXism wrote:

fur sure. specially with 48's. But that shit is a bitch to lace.

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andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, ...more

andyferly wrote:

I just found a guy willing to sell me a 2 year old Ribcage for 30 bucks.
I'll either sell it for more or keep it as a spare, don't think I'll need one though aha.

EDIT: now that I think about it, I'll see if I can find a freecoaster to lace it up with.

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Chuck8273 wrote:

All this is why my 48h Ribs just give me wood, haha.

Chuck8273 wrote:

All this is why my 48h Ribs just give me wood, haha.

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I feel ya on that haha.