Understanding Spokes, Deformation, Fatigue, and Creep

FASTER Cycling

Spokes are often one of the most overlooked but important components of a cycling wheel. Most people think spokes are all the same but this could not be further from the truth. On this episode of FASTER we discuss why we use Sapim CX-Ray spokes for all of our wheels and why understanding elastic and plastic deformation, fatigue, and creep will help you make the best choices for spokes and wheels. Listen to this episode to learn about the mechanical properties of spokes and how picking the right spokes will keep you riding and make you faster.
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