> Quote - I built a model of this tire with a version of spokes which is more along the lines you're talking about.  I'm feeling icky today so I couldn't go out and look at an actual wheel.  Regardless, the model should be a good representation of the concept I've posted here. > > It's in the free stuff.  Go and get it!

 

hehehe you're getting there!!!  that's a style of 2 cross lacing pattern... more what's used on crusier and comfort bikes than on MT bikes..

I wont go into the whole techie wheel building as it'll probably bore the crap out of you... :blink:

but just that 3 cross spokes are the norm for most bikes (spoke crosses first time at hub flange, once about and inch or so out from the flange and once more about 1/2 way to the rim.) the pattern of spoke lacing makes the wheel a LOT stronger as you can put a mess more tension on the spoke because the spoke pulls sideways across the hub flange not out on the flange. pulling across the side keeps the spoke from just ripping through and out of the flange  :)

 

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