People smarter then me has written books on this. My big thing is to match the rim with the spoke. Light rim lighter spokes heavy rim heavier spokes is the short and sweet of it.
>From: Wayne <wayne.collect@xtra.co.nz>
>Date: 2007/12/31 Mon PM 06:19:06 CST
>To: classic rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: [CR]Wheel design & strength.........
>Hi all, after reading the various posts over the last week about track
>wheels I thought I'd post this info to get some feedback from the
>wheelbuilders out there, as I dont build wheels myself, but with my
>knowledge in the mechanical trades I thought some of the info would make
>sense to some of you. I guess one can have lighter wheels if the rider
>is lighter, but there would be so many other factors in making wheels to
>suit somebody.
>
>Hubs,
>small flange vs large flange
>locknut width - 120 vs 126mm.
>flange width
>driveside flange position compared to centreline
>flange thinkness
>metal alloy/material
>
>Spokes,
>length - longer vs shorter.
>gauge - single or double.
>shape - round, oval & blade.
>tension -
>pattern - radial, 2x, 3x, 4x & all other exotic lacings.
>material - steel, SS, Ti.
>
>Rims,
>diamter - large vs small.
>material -
>Heat treatment - yes vs no.
>sectional width - small vs large.
>sectional shape/design.
>Model - clincher vs tubular.
>
>I've probally left out some thing, will be interesting to see what gets
>posted...........regards wayne davidson Invers NZ.........
>
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