Sugino T-Disc ( aka Tioga T-Disc) were 256 kevlar strands mounted in a
mylar
sheet. They were 32-hole format for use with a standard hub and rim and
worked just fine. They were actually lighter than 32 spokes. Really.
http://www.yellowjersey.org/wheel.html

Hey cool - I see my idea has some validity!

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Phil, Squid-in-Training