I wish we could get some feedback from the manufacturers about why
they're using 48 spoke 36er rims. Does it really provide a comparable
strength improvement to using a wide hub? If it did, then it might be
worth it - some riders seem to find a narrow hub faster, although I've
never tried one myself. Alternatively, if there were lighter guage
spokes available then the weight penalty wouldn't have to be so
severe...
I've not seen a really convincing argument for why we should want 48
spoke rims, and most people seem fairly unenthusiastic about it... I
wonder why the manufacturers are moving that way: they surely must have
some kind of motivation there.
Anyhow, despite their being a niche product, the quality of the
entry-level 36er technology does seem to be advancing at quite a high
rate, which pleases me even if I can't use all the new stuff...
On a related note: first they introduce the frame, then they introduce
some other random parts, then they introduce the rim... What we have
left to be announced is the new hub, and what the tyre choice will
be... I assume that next Thursday they'll announce the new hub.
Things should be really interesting the week after that: because by my
reckoning they'll either release details on the complete uni (if
they're going to keep using the original Coker tyre) -or- more
excitingly they'll announce a new tyre (maybe even a couple of new
tyres). Unfortunately, I'll be on holiday in two weeks time so I will
miss it! Doh!
--
mark williamson
Dave: Just a question. What use is a unicyle with no seat? And no
pedals!
Mark: To answer a question with a question: What use is a skateboard?
Dave: Skateboards have wheels.
Mark: My wheel has a wheel!
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