Spoke Layout for the DS400 21-Inch Kit (Front)
The spoke layout for the 21-inch kit (front) for the Drag Star 400. Photos show which rim holes the two spoke types with different head lengths (A: short, outer / B: long, inner) go into.
- Two spoke types are used: A and B
- A = short head, outer; B = long head, inner
- The A/B sequence for each rim hole
The 21-inch kit (front) for the DS400 converts the front of the Drag Star 400 to a 21-inch spoke wheel.
This page shows the spoke types listed on the assembly diagram and how they're laid out on the rim. Use it as a reference when lacing with individual spokes or replacing spokes.
01 Spokes used
Two types of spokes with different head lengths (length after the bend) are used.
| Code | Head length (length after the bend) | Position |
|---|---|---|
| A | Short | Outer |
| B | Long | Inner |
02 Spoke layout
On the rim in the photo, the spokes run in the order A→B→B→A→A→B→B→A→A. The pattern alternates two A's and two B's.
Lacing and truing spokes requires specialized skills and tools. If you are unsure about the work, be sure to have it done by someone experienced or by a custom shop. For any questions, please reach us through our contact form.
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