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How bicycle spokes transmit torque between hub and rim

We have a new article which describes how the spokes transmit pedaling and braking torque between the hub and rim. The spokes do it by changes in tension — but how much does the tension change? The article explains the drawing below.

Diagram showing how a spoked wheel transmits torque — Diagram showing how a tension-spoked wheel transmits torque

About torque

John has written a new article about torque, as it applies to threaded parts, braking and drivetrains.

Sturmey-Archer anti-rotation washers

Major addition to our article with general technical information about Sturmey-Archer internal-gear hubs — the different types of anti-rotation washers. It matters which ones you use!