BMX wheel building? can i reuse the spokes and nipples..?

Question

i am planning on buying a new hub for my front wheel, can i reuse the nipples and spokes allready on the wheel?

Answer 1

Maybe.  If the new hub has the same spoke hole diameter, then you can use the old spokes (as long as you're still using the old rim, or a new one with the same ERD measurement).  If your spokes have been really torn up, you might consider replacing them but it's usually ok to reuse them.  I'd definitely recommend new nipples, however...unless the ones you have on there now are pretty new or in excellent shape.  

Answer 2

Snigger snigger. You said "nipples"

Answer 3

maybe if all the sizes are the same and check out you will be fine, but for somebody to do it at home in their workshop it is rather hard to put them back together

Answer 4

Yes

Answer 5

Yes, as long as the old hub and new hub have the same number of holes and have the same flange size from the center of the hub to the center of the spoke holes AND you use the same lacing pattern.