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04-23-14, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by prathmann

However, if you have a hub brake (either drum or disk), then applying the brake will apply a torque to the wheel which radial spoking is not designed to resist.

FYI,Ixi's have disc fronts and coaster rears and are radial-laced on both ends. Haven't heard any horror stories.

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