Schlumpf 2022 Hub Order Poll ⚙️📊

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@gmerick

So: How thick is the shell of a Schlumpf hub?

The photos here should give some idea I feel perhaps.

But I took two close ups over the flanges on my 200 series (so a good bit older than newer versions but still should give you an idea)

@MrImpossible

On a 3 cross wheel, the spokes pull mostly sideways on the flanges

This is probably the main reason I’d stick to 3X for a schlumpf regardless of tension on the new disc hubs.

Guess you could always try using different types of spokes - that was discussed here:

Schlumpf 2022 Build Questions

You want the stretchier spokes on the low tension side. The idea is that the rim, under load, will push in toward the hub a certain amount, which will lower the spoke tension. If you have the same spokes on each side, the low tension spokes will go slack first. If you have lighter, stretchier spokes on the low tension side, the low tension will still be enough to stretch the spoke the similar distance as on the other (stiffer but high tension) side. So both sides will lose tension more evenly,…