Slight stuffup on first wheel build

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"]Hi,

I built my first wheel last night - Velocity Aero rim, Continental
Gatorskin 700x25C, something spokes, all on a Tiagra front hub. Basic
32 spoke 3-cross pattern.

All went well except that the two spokes next to the valve hole aren't
parallel-ish like they're meant to be (the parallel-ish pair is down
one). This isn't going to cause problems, is it? Apart from looking
dorky?

Thanks,

-- gecko

It's nice to have parallel spokes adjacent to the valve hole, but not a necessary condition. It will be necessary to ensure clearance when you try to pump up your tyre though...

Ritch

There's heaps of clearance to get a pump in there, it just looks weird.

Thanks for the response.

-- gecko

Quoted message said:

Hi,

I built my first wheel last night - Velocity Aero rim, Continental
Gatorskin 700x25C, something spokes, all on a Tiagra front hub. Basic
32 spoke 3-cross pattern.

All went well except that the two spokes next to the valve hole aren't
parallel-ish like they're meant to be (the parallel-ish pair is down
one). This isn't going to cause problems, is it? Apart from looking
dorky?

That's it then, you'll have to strip it and start again...

Actually I wouldn't bother, just ride fast and no-one will notice...

--
Brett