Re: [CR] To ride or not - some facts

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Subject: Re: [CR] To ride or not - some facts
From: "Pete Imandt" <imandt@earthlink.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:33:19 -0700

Here's another one of those "I've always wondered" type questions:

We've all heard the classic, "An ounce on the wheel is worth two on the frame," mantra. But, that's a simplistic, and generalized thought. The important factor is the distance of the mass from the wheel's center. That's why lighter rims and tires are much more important than light hubs.

I'm curious: In an attempt to reduce the radii of the wheel's masses, has there ever been a configuration with the spoke adjustment at the hub, to get the nipple mass inboard? There's probably some interesting stuff out there; but, my experience is limited to nipple-at-rim wheels.

Pete "Moment of Inertia" Imandt Ramona, SoCalif.

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