Spoke direction?
 

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New one on me. Just got a set of Light Bicycle wheels. On the rim by the the valve hole is a label saying 'spoke direction'. Looking down on the wheel with the valve hole at the bottom it would be from left to right , slightly pointing to the rear. Both wheels have it, even the front which is radial pattern. Anyone know?

 
Posted : 05/08/2020 7:39 pm
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The holes are angled for left and right flange.

 
Posted : 05/08/2020 7:51 pm
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Yes I understand that, but the wheels are already built and I still don't quite see what that label tells you.

 
Posted : 05/08/2020 7:54 pm
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I guess it tells you that they don't take those labels off after they've laced up the wheel.
Or they want to advertise that the holes are angled, it is actually a nice touch.

 
Posted : 05/08/2020 8:10 pm
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https://www.lightbicycle.com/support/user-guides

• Follow the spoke direction shown on arrow sticker.

The rims have angled nipple holes that alternate left/right/left. Please lace spokes in the correct direction to avoid spoke hole damage. The direction is shown on arrow sticker near the valve hole.

 
Posted : 05/08/2020 9:13 pm
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Posted : 05/08/2020 9:14 pm
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Ok ta

 
Posted : 05/08/2020 9:40 pm
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Could do with that on the rims I buy. Due to my disregard for detail I have laced up wheels at least twice with spokes in the wrong holes and had to redo the whole thing...

 
Posted : 06/08/2020 8:36 am
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+1 for wanting to see that on more rims, or a label to say it doesn't have an offset. Also would be nice to see all the stats (especially erd) written on the rim. Some do this but not many.

 
Posted : 06/08/2020 8:40 am

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