Originally Posted by
FBinNY
I don't know if it (lacing) makes as much difference with today's heavier rims, but it does with the lighter rims. Non-laced (inner over outer) builds have very similar mechanical properties to radial builds. And like with radial builds sudden shock loads can cause stress cracked rims, and cracked hub flanges.
The EA90SLX is radial NDS, so I suppose they have the requisite strength in the hubs & rims.
I was thinking that tieing & soldering has pretty much fallen into disfavor and it would seem to offer benefits similar to lacing. This led me to wonder if lacing really added much, especially after seeing the Eastons.