Kurt Sperry wrote:
> Straight pull hubs probably predate even these. They certainly go
> back a
> ways on motorcycles. It seems like a good idea, or would be if
> spokes were
> readily available for them. I'm not really sure why the idea never
> caught
> on for vintage bikes. Anyone?
>
> Cool hubset nevertheless.
If you look at this picture from the Shellwin hub auction, the hubs
are not straight pull when laced and they use traditional elbowed
spokes.
http://i2.ebayimg.com/
Just like the paper clip, elbowed spokes are more sophisticated than people imagine.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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