Lacing Patterns for Tubulars
09-26-09, 09:40 AM
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09-27-09, 08:39 AM
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Because radial spoking -- regardless of rim type -- put far higher stress on the hub flange and makes for a significantly weaker wheel. There are a few *special cases* where a radially spoked wheel makes sense for racing, but that does not obviate the disadvantages. It only means that the perceived advantage outweights the documented disadvantages. In short, radially spoke wheels should be considered to be disposable items.
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I don't think *anybody* warranties hubs against failure with radial spoking. The only place radial spoking makes some degree of sense is on the track, and with the understanding that the wheels will have a limited lifespan. There's absolutely no reason, besides making a (expensive) fashion statement, to use radial spoking on the road.
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Example #1: Track racing wheel, Campy Record Pista high flange, 28 hole, bladed spokes (hub flanges were slotted to permit insertion of the spokes), 30 years old, used for track racing, has survived several bad crashes.
Example #2: Road training wheel, Shimano Dura Ace low flange, 28 hole, round spokes 14ga, over 10 years old, over 10K accumulated miles, used on bad rough roads, potholes etc.
Neither of these hubs show any signs of distress, and the spoke tension has been maintained. The wheels have remained true.
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I don't think *anybody* warranties hubs against failure with radial spoking.
In short, radially spoke wheels should be considered to be disposable items.
