Bicycle wheels are amazing things. I've actually built a few wheels before. It's considered relatively advanced. I find it amazing to take all these little parts, none of which has any rigid strength. And then you put them together to make an amazingly function and strong wheel. If you like wheels, check out this book. The Bicycle Wheel, by Jobst Brandt. It’s a classic, for those into this kind of thing. Sheldon Brown also has a nice article explaining how to build a wheel.
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It's a classic design, been around for a number of years but this is only the third wheel I've ever seen with this spoke pattern. The other two were ones I built...and yes, taking all the individual parts and creating a wheel is immensely satisfying...
I meant the untightened bendy look! The design is indeed the most basic common three-cross.
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