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Old June 20th 16, 09:06 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Frank Krygowski[_2_]
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Default doubling up single Torpedo wire wheels

On Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 9:06:14 PM UTC-4, Emanuel Berg wrote:
John B. writes:

No, it is apparently not, but never the less
he does better at it than some "Americans".


I always thought "act like a professional, you
become a professional" (professional = person
with high skills) so I encourage everyone to
correct at least my bike English whenever
called for!


Well, since you asked: In the U.S. at least, "wire wheel" usually means
this to most shop workers:
http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/484035...el_Brushes.jpg

Unless you're talking to certain car enthusiasts, who would think you meant this: https://classicmotorsports.com/media...e-Wheel-09.jpg

- Frank Krygowski
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