3-leading 3-trailing compared to 3x wheel build

I cant see why this would be any different to 3x. The forces are theoretically more focused on certain areas of the rims. But I cant see this having a real world effect.

the interlacing on a three cross improves rigidity. Give it a go at worst you will loose some spokes and a rim. If you can afford that do it.

That's what I figured, a 3x wheel and 3l3t wheel should be pretty similar as they are laced with the same number of crosses and same spoke length.

Just wanted some confirmation incase I was way off the mark, thanks guys!

I dont think you'll notice a drop in rigidity due less interlacing. I do wonder if under heavy braking or acceleration, you could deform the wheel very slightly. Just enough to give a subtle spongy feeling. Again probably only detectable during bike-forum-debate, and not on he road.

There are different ways of lacing 3l3t. I did one this way without mishap, but on a rim braked wheel. The spokes don't 'interlace' as much as they do with a three in, three out pattern, but it 'felt' more like a standard three cross set up to build.

I doubt its too different from a normal pattern to make any difference, or have any advantage.

Alternative lacing pattern, less spoke bending.

(Quoting myself fail.)

That looks to be as interlaced as a 3x to me. (as near as damn it at least)

i laced my coaster wheel 36h 4X and it is tough as old boots (from back when they were well made).

There are different ways of lacing 3l3t. I did one this way without mishap, but on a rim braked wheel. The spokes don't 'interlace' as much as they do with a three in, three out pattern, but it 'felt' more like a standard three cross set up to build.

I doubt its too different from a normal pattern to make any difference, or have any advantage.

(Quoting myself fail.)

That picture represents how I've done it in the past for my girlfriend. took 10min to true and stayed true since last year of daily riding.

I would recommend crossing the "middle spokes".

of each set of 6 spokes i'd interlace inner 2 once, middle 2 twice and outer 3 thrice - having the spokes all leaning on each other (and the point at which they touch being the furthest from the hub ) will give balance and rigidity. if you made with no crosses for example you'd be looking at a wheel that would behave like a 'slanted radial' . you'd need tons more tension to give it lateral rigidity - it would be better to build a radial than that.

see hub pic here -

http://www.terminalvelocity.demon.co.uk/WheelBuild/3leading.htm

• 3 spokes inside then 3 spokes outside - not alternating
  
  

i know there's no right and wrong - only variations, but i 'd expect this to be the strongest and laterally stiffest pattern .