Bicycle wheel having flexible spokes

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Stormer, Russell D (Department: 3617)

Land vehicles: wheels and axles

Wheel

Tension wheel; e.g., spoke

C301S059000, C301S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07988240

ABSTRACT:
A spoked wheel is described that uses flexible spokes having a termination on each end that couple with a rim using nipples. The flexible spokes are supported mid-span by a hub flange cradle that transfers torque from the hub to the rim via two sub-spokes. The hub flange cradle determines whether a sub-spoke is tangential or radial. A plurality of spokes may be used on each side of the wheel.

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