Chuck Schmidt wrote:
"If there was ever a case for using a four cross spoking pattern on a large flange hub this would be it! I've never seen holes made this close to the edge of the flange. Looks like the hub pictured is laced three cross? Four cross would make the spokes tangent to the edge of the flange. Maybe five or six cross would help even more? <grin>"
I am considering the somewhat controversial 19-cross pattern on the rear and a 15-cross on the front. That way the spokes pull against the most "meat" possible. It would also give the wheels a very lacy look, with all the crosses woven alternately.
Dave Ross Portola Valley, CA
PS another approach would be to leave them un-tensioned and use these wheels for show only...