• I need to build a new rear wheel for the Xtracycle. I’ve ordered a NOS 406 Sun Big City rim, and plan on ordering a Shimano M525 hub shortly. 36h.

    Because the tyre is a balloon, the chain rubs on the lowest gear of the old wheel (Alex DX32/M525), so it’s been suggested to dish the wheel to clear it.

    I came across this calculator, plugged in the hub/rim and chose 1/1 cross pattern, and it has given me the following:

    https://kstoerz.com/freespoke/?link=1&rim=201&hub=90&n=36&xL=1&xR=1

    Left 167.8, Right 165.7
    62%/100%

    As a layman, I’m guessing that if I were to use 167mm both sides, it would negate the calculator’s offset for a ‘good’ centre, and dish the wheel clear of the lowest gear, no?

    Will a 1/1 cross pattern be enough for the weight on a cargo bike?

    Will this work?

    Edit, or 2/2 cross and 172-ish spokes?

  • As a layman, I’m guessing that if I were to use 167mm both sides, it would negate the calculator’s offset for a ‘good’ centre, and dish the wheel clear of the lowest gear, no?

    Set the drilling offset to 2/-2mm or whatever to find the right spoke lengths.

  • I would actually go 3x on it.

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