> From: "Stephen Barner" <steve@sburl.com>
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> Yes, it's a known fact that the rim will stretch over time and become
> egg-shaped. The reason for this is not obvious to the casual observer,
> but the rim is actually very weak when it is being pulled on. A slight
> outward pressure, applied for anything over an hour, will cause a slight,
> but continual creep of the rim.
A known fact? Not by anyone I know. Remember, we're talking about a wheel here, not a rim. Spoke tension will keep a wheel round, regardless of how many centuries you hang the bike for. If this was just an April Fools joke, never mind. ;-)
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