Stingray 2spd spoke length

[stingrayfan]

Hey guys I have a nice 28 spoke S2 rim and an NOS bendix 2spd. I believe this should take a 6 7/8" spoke. Do any of you have a Schwinn spoke chart or can verify that 6 7/8" is correct

 

[kasper]

Hey guys I have a nice 28 spoke S2 rim and an NOS bendix 2spd. I believe this should take a 6 7/8" spoke. Do any of you have a Schwinn spoke chart or can verify that 6 7/8" is correct

I have 3 of these wheels and dont know the spoke size either. I hope someone answers as well because 1 of my wheels is missing 1 spoke and there not the same size as the red band s2 spokes.

 

[koolbikes]

20" S-2 rim to High Flange / 2 speed

28 spoke ...
7 5/8" - 3 cross
7 1/8" - 2 cross

36 spoke ...
7 5/8" - 4 cross
7 1/4" - 3 cross
6 7/8" - 2 cross

 

[stingrayfan]

Would the factory 28 spoke be 2 cross or 3 cross?

 

[koolbikes]

It's late and wheels are at shop but I'm thinking factory 28 spoke is 3 cross and 36 spoke is 4 cross.

 

[stingrayfan]

So today I had a buddy check the two wheels he had , both S2s with 2spds. One wheel which looked old and untouched was a 2 cross and measured 6 7/8 the other looked brand new and was a 3 cross that measured 7 5/8 , both 28 spoke.

 

[Wheelee]

My theory is this. Standard factory wheels were 28 spoke 6-7/8" 2 cross pattern. The spoke charts show a 28 spoke 7-9/16" 3 cross pattern. This allowed the dealers to use the more standard 7-9/16" spokes which were shared with the rear coaster S2 wheels (3 cross). It looks like factory wheels vs. dealer built wheels could determine the spokes used. Of course parts availability could affect either the factory of the dealers as I've seen in the past. I'm open to correction but this is how it looks to me.
Bill