Originally Posted by
eddy m
Why would I want to add a second failure mode to a flexible structure?
It's not about wanting to add, it's about accepting in the light of other perceived advantages becoming available.
And, if the probability of the added failure mode to occur is several order of magnitudes smaller than the already known failure modes and risks, the added risk may well be insignificant.
Originally Posted by
eddy m
...The question isn't "why would it do that?",
It sure is.
If there isn't a "why", then how much force would it take becomes unimportant.
You might as well worry about the fork legs splaying outwards. It'd be fairly easy to figure out that force, but without a way for that force to be applied, it doesn't matter.
Originally Posted by
eddy m
What problem does it solve?
If you're starting a build from scratch, the only problem it solves is a lack of character to a wheel.
If you're building from existing parts, it may let you reuse stuff you already have as opposed to waiting for an order to be delivered.