Originally Posted by
ebgbz
I'm not sure exactly what to say. My original post was aimed at obtaining not only sources but hearing those "piecemeal bits" from those of you with a broader knowledge base than I. Often, first hand experience expressed in response to a question, in spite of the question's elementary nature, offers nuance that simply reading from a text book does not! I now know of some sources and research sites that I will take advantage of.
This is a link to a gent's site who has forgotten more about wheels that any ten bikers combined ever knew. Suggest give the page a read with an open mind -- the rant is about 4 inches down from the top.
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/wheels.asp