What are the wire hoops in these wheels for?

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...geViewsIndex=1

I haven't been able to find any other wheels with those odd hoops, but
I'd love to know what the idea is behind them.

A bizarre scheme to strengthen wheels?

Long-lost aerodynamic theory?

Tying and soldering gone mad?

Proof that tandem riders are insane?

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

wrote:
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...geViewsIndex=1

I haven't been able to find any other wheels with those odd hoops, but
I'd love to know what the idea is behind them.

A bizarre scheme to strengthen wheels?

Long-lost aerodynamic theory?

Tying and soldering gone mad?

Proof that tandem riders are insane?

They are 48 spoke wheels and I assume it's a flashy addition to tie&
solder; just for looks.

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On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:09:40 -0700, may have
said:

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...geViewsIndex=1

I haven't been able to find any other wheels with those odd hoops, but
I'd love to know what the idea is behind them.

A bizarre scheme to strengthen wheels?

Possibly.

Long-lost aerodynamic theory?

Unlikely.

Tying and soldering gone mad?

Given that they intersect spoke crossings, this seems like the most
probable explanation.

Proof that tandem riders are insane?

And/or proof that fashion overruled function in earlier days at least
as much as it does today. How else does one explain 36-spoke wheels
composed of nine tightly-spaced 4-spoke groups on an overweight
aero--appearing-profile rim?

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On Nov 17, 10:09*pm, wrote:
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...ur.JPG.html?g2...

I haven't been able to find any other wheels with those odd hoops, but
I'd love to know what the idea is behind them.

A bizarre scheme to strengthen wheels?

Long-lost aerodynamic theory?

Tying and soldering gone mad?

Proof that tandem riders are insane?

A misguided attempt at "hoop brakes"- before the invention of the
disk?

Dual purpose wheels - suitable for bicycle AND wheelchair?

On Nov 17, 10:14*pm, A Muzi wrote:
wrote:
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...ur.JPG.html?g2...

I haven't been able to find any other wheels with those odd hoops, but
I'd love to know what the idea is behind them.

A bizarre scheme to strengthen wheels?

Long-lost aerodynamic theory?

Tying and soldering gone mad?

Proof that tandem riders are insane?

They are 48 spoke wheels and I assume it's a flashy addition to tie&
solder; just for looks.

You forgot to add, "It's for selling."

Ben

These rings serve the same purpose as jewelry, or the buttons on the sleeves
of a man's jacket.

On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:09:40 -0700, wrote:

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...geViewsIndex=1

I haven't been able to find any other wheels with those odd hoops, but
I'd love to know what the idea is behind them.

A bizarre scheme to strengthen wheels?

Long-lost aerodynamic theory?

Tying and soldering gone mad?

Proof that tandem riders are insane?

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

A ~1909 example of those odd wire hoops inside the spokes:

http://imageevent.com/dernysportuk/s...=1&n=1&l=0&z=4

Given that photo, I suspect some strange aerodynamic theory.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel