I want to try a build mostly bc I am on a tight budget. Gonna get a wheelcover to go on it and just wanna good training wheel. I have the PT SL + measurements at Drive 15.6 NDS 33.9 off the PT website and flanges of 70. The erd of a flo is 577.5 and on Sapims calc I get 297 and 300 using a 2x pattern on a 32 hole hub. I know flo uses nipple washers but with a 32 rim do I really need them? Better for a novice builder? Sapim makes odd length so the cut cost would be a pain from a quick calc.

Remember that ERD is calculated using the parts and pieces you are building with. The ERD we list is for our spokes and nipples, so keep that in consideration. It could change with different parts. Here's the best calculation...


*Effective Rim Diameter. This is the rim diameter measured at the nipple seats in the spoke holes, plus the thickness of the two nipple heads. The E.R.D. is needed for calculating the correct spoke length.

I am new to wheel building but I have trued successfully and replaces some broke spokes. Built a Chariot stroller wheel from scratch so I know kinda what I am getting into.

Thanks ahead of time for any observations or things I may be overlooking.