Joined: Mar 2007
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From: SF
Bikes: 1972 Paramount Track, 1972 Paramount P13 Road, 1972 Paramount Tandem, 1986 Paramount Road, Merckx MXL, Gunnar Cross Hairs, Samson Illusion NJS, KHS Aero Track, Titus Racer X 29er, Tom Palermo Custom Touring
Well done or professional twist lacing doesn't really hurt strength all that much. I raced on a set of BMX wheels that were 4 twist for a couple of years, and did dirt jumps/street etc. Those, however, look to be done rather loose and I would be pretty scared to hop a low curb with em.