spoke wheels

Wired hub circles

Spoke wheels are wheels with a hub connected to the rim by thin rods radiating outward like the spokes of a bicycle wheel.

The term distinguishes them from solid wheels or modern alloy designs: The classic car had wire spoke wheels.

On motorcycles and bicycles, spoke wheels remain common for their strength-to-weight ratio and repairability.

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carriage · radial · axle · tire · chrome · spinning · rolling · vintage · classic · rims · wheelwright · wooden · wire · tension · rotation · buggy · chariot · Model T

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G