This damned rear wheel lacing has me so pissed off. I am at a complete loss. I received the 7.5" laces from Buchanan's and the wheel laced up great. However, the brake side hub spokes are only crossing two spokes, Buchanans said it must cross three. But if I cross three, I need longer spokes. So I went back to the 8" spokes originally received and they are too long on every fourth nipple hole again(see previous messages). So, for about the sixth time I spoke the wheel again with the 7.5" spokes and they seem to fit perfect crossing 2 spokes. Meanwhile the non-brake side 8.5" spokes cross three spokes either way.
I have about 9-10 hours into one damn wheel without a solid answer on what is correct. Can ANYONE please send me a pic of a functioning, correct rear wheel? I would greatly appreciate it.
Mayday