Ok, so in September last year I had a discussion regarding proper spoke lacing for a 53K rear wheel; the original wheel according to the previous owner. The spare parts manual says I need 8.5" spokes for non-sprocket side and 7.5" for the sprocket side. When I ordered the spokes, Buchanan's sent me 8.5" and 8.0" saying those were correct for that wheel. Well, after several discussions,we thought the spare parts manual was right. Now, after a few months delay working on the wheels (other bike priorities), I got back to the wheels and we are having issues getting them trued. I contacted Buchanan's again and I am even more perplexed...well lacing should be simple right? (said nobody...ever!)
Here is the issue (in addition to my stress levels) with this wheel:
I had the sprocket side laced using 7 7/16" spokes crossing over 2 spokes on the "outside lace" counter-clockwise. However, when we tried to true it, the threads stuck through the nipple about 1/5 to 1/4 inches into the tube channel. I contacted Buchanan and they (Angel) said to lace the sprocket side outside lace "crossing 3" spokes and switch the outside spokes to clockwise lacing. So I did that, but the 7 7/16" outside lace is not long enough to reach the nipple threading. SOOOO, I tried the 8" spokes they originally sent me and it worked...sort of...it only works if I still use the 7 7/16" for the inside spoke; if I use the 8" spoke I run into the previous issue, it also protrudes nearly 1/4 inch beyond the nipple end in the tube channel.
I know this is getting windy...just trying to get my wheel done so I can start riding the bike this summer.
HUGE REQUEST:
I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE OF THEIR CORRECTLY LACED 53K REAR WHEEL?