Old 08-07-08, 01:26 AM
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radial wheel lacing

The softness of the tire in comparison to the wheel is the greatest determinating factor whether the wheel is bone jarring or soft and supple. Grab the spokes on a external geared wheel. Notice the gear side spokes are pretty tight yet the non gear side is relatively soft. Now ride the bike. Why doesn't the tension in the spokes make a difference in left turns and right turns?

Now ride your bike with the tire underinflated. Is the ride bone jarring? Ride your bike with the tires overinflated. Is the ride more bone jarring? Why is that? You didn't change the lacing pattern. As you ride do you break spokes? You will notice that most radially laced front wheels don't break spokes whereas rear wheels with short spokes are more prone to brittle fracture.

Go out and enjoy your bike with the radially laced front wheel and don't listen to people like VenturaCyclist who doesn't know anything but to make snide remarks.
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