Stevan Thomas wrote:
>
> In a message dated 7/17/02 7:55:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Steve@sburl.com
> writes:
>
> << The
> loose spokes would rub against each other, causing noise and wear. >>
> On any moderately tight lacing job (with older rims that won't take a lot of
> tension), there can be enough movement of the spokes that they wear a groove
> where they cross, then they "click" when climbing. That's the perfect time to
> apply the tie and solder technique.
On the other hand, tightly laced spokes get notches where they cross. It is not caused by a sliding movement but rather by fretting (movement on a microscopic level).
Chuck Schmidt
SoPas, SoCal