I have built my share of 20" wheels, but have always built them 3X. Now I`m looking at building a new set of wheels and want to do the front 2X. Anyone know the pattern to follow, or a link to that info?

Thanks,
JB

You use the same pattern.Just use shorter spokes.When building any wheel,I always start next to the valve stem with my first spoke.Look at a wheel- can see how the spokes are on the rim in groups of four?A two or three cross pattern wheel will have this "pattern" in common but a two cross because of its shorter length spokes will cross less spokes on its way from the hub to the rim.
Not sure why you would choose two over three or four cross.Two cross is not as stiff because of less "weave".

That makes sense, I`ll see once i`ve got it all in front of me. Just wanting to give the 2X a try for grins as the rims I`m using (atomlab) are stiff as all get out anyway.

Yeah, it is hard to build a twenty inch wheel that is not strong.I guess a better way of saying stiff is that the more crosses a wheel is built with the more it will resist twisting and side forces.Wheels that have a cross pattern actually have more flex top to bottom than a radial lace.This is why you always see rear wheels with radial lace on the non drive side and a cross pattern on the drive side.I think a two cross looks nice.Less busy.

Hey JB.. some stuff you need to know about doing that.. Built hundreds of wheels.. PM me .... Later, Z

Well, FWIW I got my hubs and built my wheels today. Crupi low flange with Atomlab pimplites, and they are BEAUTIFUL. Even though the front flanges were 6mm smaller than the hubs I originally bought spokes for I still got a 3X on the front. I can`t believe how true I got them without a truing stand! The front has a flat spot of (less than) .5mm spanning 3 spokes, the rear has a rise of (less than) .5mm spanning 2 spokes, both of which I`ll address after riding the wheels for a few days (gotta wait until my white industries freewheel gets here tomorrow)

I will say this much: atomlab rims that use their torque nipples ...never have I had an easier time building wheels. They use a torx wrench on the rim side and is SOOO much easier than screwing around with a modified screwdriver.