Need Sizing on Spokes for a RE-LACING

[BobbyStillz]

I am trying to lace a 2spd kickback onto a 26" spaceliner wheel. Does anyone know what size spokes are stock on those wheels, and what size i need to relace one?
thanks: 'Stillz

 

[LowpowerD]

A Spaceliner with drop center rims and a RB2 hub runs 10 3/4" spokes.

 

[abe lugo]

if you have the original hub for the rim your using, find the difference between the diameters, add or subtract that from your existing spoke length.

 

[B607]

You need 10 1/8" spokes to lace a kickback to a drop center rim. 14 ga. spokes were standard. Everything is metric now. :lol: Gary

edited to add: 10 1/8" if you are using the old style long nipples. If you are using the medium or short nipples you'll probably need 10 1/4" spokes.

You can remember the kickback spoke length as it will be 1/2" shorter than the spokes on the same rim with a Bendix or ND single speed hub.

S-7 is 10 7/8" with standard hub, 10 3/8" with kickback.
S2 or drop center is 10 5/8" standard, 10 1/8" with kickback.

Again, you may have to add or subtract 1/8" depending on the nipples you use or if your rims are slightly off standard. Gary

 

[BobbyStillz]

Thanks a lot guys, that helps immensely!

 

[Harvie]

just had an 26 inch S2 laced to ND front hub took 265MM 14GA spokes same/simular to Torrington .85 10 5/8

spokes are either measured in SAE sizes .080-.120
millimeters 1.8-2.3 MM
or wire sizes 18GA to 11GA

with 11GA being same as .120 2.3mm

14GA is same as .83/.85 normal spoke

2 go up in size as number grows GA are reverse..