In a message dated 7/18/02 3:57:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Steve@sburl.com writes:
> So the reason for T&Sing wheels for ordinaries may
> have been the same as that for wooden rims, to keep the spokes from rubbing
> against each other.
>
As a modern track rider, we tied and soldered to keep the wheels round under
loads. This was required on board tracks. The difference is immediately
noticeable in the bank turns.
Dave Tesch
Milwuakee