Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Cardinal Country
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
IIRC, radial lacing makes for a stiffer wheel. Not stronger, stiffer. Ride one on a bumpy roady and it will not be smooth. The cross pattern allows bumps to be absorbed somewhat.
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