Radial Lacing: heads in or out?

I like heads in for a better spoke bracing angle. There can be a clearance problem with Chris King hubs and some forks though.

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Sorry, I just had to use that line .

Remember, you can't use radial lacing for disc wheels. I also perfer heads in for the front unless clearance is a problem. If you are building a radial nondrive rear, it makes sense to build heads out to reduce the dish of the rear wheel.

Bob the Wheelbuilder said:

Sorry, I just had to use that line .

Remember, you can't use radial lacing for disc wheels. I also perfer heads in for the front unless clearance is a problem. If you are building a radial nondrive rear, it makes sense to build heads out to reduce the dish of the rear wheel.

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Thanks for the info!

I actually had my question backwards. I currently own one radial laced wheel, and the heads are in. I'm looking at a set where they are out. Assuming the price is good, should it be a reason not to buy them?

Shouldn't stop you.

If the build is good, they should be fine, especially if the space between the flanges is wide.