
We Tested Cheap vs Expensive Wheels in a Wind Tunnel ($1400 vs $4600) | NERO Show Ep. 131
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The Dynamics of Carbon Spokes in Wheel Performance
This chapter explores the complexities of manufacturing carbon spokes, particularly focusing on the Vanilla brand by Stren. It compares the performance of carbon versus traditional spokes and highlights how variations in rim width and depth influence aerodynamics and ride quality. The discussion extends to cost-effectiveness, revealing how lower-priced wheels can rival high-end models in performance, especially under wind tunnel testing.
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