Wheelworks.co.nz, Handbuilt wheels by Tristan Thomas

Campag hubs laced to Open Pro’s with an interesting lacing pattern

I really enjoy building wheels with interesting lacing patterns but unfortunately I don’t get the chance very often. These wheels are fairly standard Campagnolo hubs laced to Open Pro rims with DT Swiss Competition spokes and gold alloy nipples.

The spokes are a combination of three-cross and radial spokes. Each grouping of 4 spokes consists of two radials inter-weaved with two of the crossed spokes. This pattern was surprisingly easy to lace and build and structurally should be similar in durability and stiffness to a standard three-cross wheel.

These wheels are not light but they’ll ride well and will look standard at first glance – a closer inspection will show the unique lacing pattern.