In a message of 11-11-1900, STEVE LAMSON wrote re: FEWER SPOKES
>  *** Quoting J Clevenger to Richard Glazer dated 11-09-97 ***
> > RG> On kids bike they use plastice for spokes, but they
> > RG> don't on regular bikes. the reason? Perhaps the
> > RG> plastic is heavier and not strong enough yet.
SL> > I don't know if it is plastic, but it sure looks like it.  Those little
SL> > "BMX" bikes can handle a lot of punishment.
You can get similar wheels for full-size bikes, but they are pretty pricy.  
BTW, the BMX wheels are usually fiberglass or fiber-reinforced plastic; those 
on full-size bikes are generally carbon fibre, accounting for the higher 
cost.  The cheaper materials used on BMX bikes don't scale well to the larger 
rim sizes on full-size bikes, hence the need for stronger material.
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