[deviousalex]

1x and radial heads in is something that we used to do but we've gotten away from it seeing as it puts unnecessary stress on the hub flanges. It doesn't matter whether the left goes over right right, or vice versa. As long as it is consistent throughout the system.

Are you saying that 1x in general puts extra stress on the flanges or both elbows out does?

So the wheel pictures is not consistent correct?

 

[deviousalex]

FWIW I did mine alternating heads in & out. Like a normal crossed spoked wheel. Except not interlaced. I was more worried about stress on the spoke.. Why not just do that?

The spokes can have a higher bracing angle with all elbows outwards.

 

[deviousalex]

But Zen just told you that puts more stress on the flange.

It's a trade off. Have higher stress on the flange vs. lower stress on the elbows themselves and a higher bracing angle.

 

[deviousalex]

Actually there's lower stress on the elbows with heads out.

How so? By making the spoke touch the hub flange it'll put some force on the flange instead of on the elbow itself from my understanding.

I don't quite understand why my lacing will cause the wheel to assplode. I'll ride it all year and let you know.

I have no idea either, I'd be interested in hearing what Zen says.

 

[deviousalex]

Wow, so many lacing choices for front wheels! I am building a 24 spoke front wheel using A/C 2218 rims and BHS wide flange hubs. I am considering radial, 1X, and 2X. Now, if I use 1X I have to decide to alternate spoke heads or build all elbows out. It doesn't sound like it is a big deal stregth-wise as the wheel should be fine w/ any of those patterns. I guess my main question is if 1X whether to go all elbows out or not? Any issues w/ flange or hub body strength of the BHS hubs for radial lacing? Thanks a ton for all the great advice guys.
I'm 172lbs. and mostly ride mountains of colorado.

Even more choices will all elbows in