Mammalian04 said:LightningRods and I are trying to sort out spokes for his new hub, laced into a Holmes 19" moto wheel. I'm hoping the experts in this thread can help sort out the measurements Buchanan's needs. Mike, can you post up the required measurements of the hub?
What gauge are you planning to order from Buchanan? I'm planning on going with 10 gauge. I used 9/10 gauge for two wheel builds and haven't broke a single spoke or had a nipple failure.
Buchanan spokes are just built so strong, I believe the USA steel they use on them hold up much better than Chinese steel, so I think 10 gauge straight will work.
If you are using a mid-drive, then you certainly don't need 9/10 gauge. I believe a hub motor really stresses those spokes a lot more. However, 9/10 gauge are probably just a few grams heavier and you get the beefed up elbows where mostly all the spokes break.