Originally Posted by calstar

I thought the rear wheel needs more lateral strength than the front to counteract the torque of the drive train, thats why you seldom see radially spoked rear wheels(unless of a very deep V design). As for the cross spoking, wouldn't that load up the spoke more at the flange(where most breaks occur) because of the increased angle of the spoke head at the flange. Always looking for enlightenment, thanks, Brian