21 inch star hub spoke question

[pete808]

I have a star hub and a 21 inch rim that I want to lace up, anyone know if I need to buy a specific set of spokes depending on the rim or anything or will any 21 inch spokes work? thanks

[JBinNC]

It definitely depends on the rim and the hub.

For 21" rims, you have steel rims in the English style, or the drop center rims that H-D has been using since the '80s. And then you have aluminum rims of various manufacturers. All of these rims MAY require different length spokes, and the difference may only be 1/4" or so.

One trick you can use if the spokes you have prove to be a little short, is to lace the rim crossing 3 instead of crossing 4.

You may have to experiment with it.

Jim

[pete808]

It definitely depends on the rim and the hub.

For 21" rims, you have steel rims in the English style, or the drop center rims that H-D has been using since the '80s. And then you have aluminum rims of various manufacturers. All of these rims MAY require different length spokes, and the difference may only be 1/4" or so.

One trick you can use if the spokes you have prove to be a little short, is to lace the rim crossing 3 instead of crossing 4.

You may have to experiment with it.

Jim

Great thanks. The rim I am using is a drop center wheel off of my 1992 FXLR.