You need a slightly longer spoke on the non-drive side because when the wheel is built, the dishing (spoke angle from hub to rim) means there is a greater distance from hub to rim on this side compared with the drive side. ( approx 1-2mm)
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You need a slightly longer spoke on the non-drive side because when the wheel is built, the dishing (spoke angle from hub to rim) means there is a greater distance from hub to rim on this side compared with the drive side. ( approx 1-2mm)