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Does this mean it makes the DS bracing angle closer to the NDS angle and therefore a better tension balance or do I misunderstand this?
Yes, if you have fewer crossing on the DS than the NDS of a dished wheel, the tension balance is marginally improved. It's a pretty small change though, and not really worth the trouble. If your wheel is running so close to its limits that tension balance is a big problem, you should be looking to redesign completely rather than messing about at the margins.
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Thanks. I just found a calculator that gives the bracing angle, http://www.kstoerz.com/freespoke/, I see what you mean about marginal changes.
The wheel will be far from operating at its limits with 32 spokes and a rugged rim and reliable hub. All my other builds have either been 3X or 2X 32 or 28 spoke respectively. I just fancied learning some more, which I have, and building something a little different. The little different is however slightly limited by the fact I have both a 32 hole hub and rim.
Cranky
Thanks.
Bar weight loss (which would be minimal and doesn't bother me) the differential spokes offers no benefit then?
Does this mean it makes the DS bracing angle closer to the NDS angle and therefore a better tension balance or do I misunderstand this?
Sorry for the many questions.