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Crossed spokes handle rotational wheel torque

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Hook: Bicycle wheels don't just look like geometric spiderwebs for aesthetic appeal. Explanation: The spokes on a wheel are laced in a crisscross pattern instead of running straight from the hub to the rim. This diagonal tension absorbs the immense rotational forces generated when you pedal hard or slam on the brakes, preventing the wheel from instantly buckling.

Crossed spokes handle rotational wheel torque
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