Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Wrong analogy. There are elements to wheels that can make a large difference in strength. Assuming all things being equal, a stronger spoke makes for a stronger wheel. Stronger hubs or stronger rims? Not so much.
Well that's just preposterous. How do you think low spoke count wheels became possible? The rims became much more rigid.
You need to go away with your half baked ideas about wheel construction.