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5月20日 Top 5 Shapes for Bicycle Wheels1. Circular
Currently the dominant geometric shape both in market share and mind share. The smooth, graceful ride overcomes any perceived lack of a "Wow-factor."
2. Octagonal
Imagine the look on your friends' faces when you show up at the top of Hog's Hollow with eight-sided wheels. Let's just say you'll grab their attention.
3. Hexagonal
The hex wheel has a bumpy ride compared to the smoother octo, increasing the probability of pinch flats.
Note: Any brake that grips the rim, such as the popular V brake model, won't work well with this bike -- you're much better off with disc brakes, which grip at the hub. For best results, use the default circular disc brake.
4. Square
Picture yourself at the Leadville finish line as you "roll" in on your square tires. It'll make those guys who used single-speeds seem like weenies. By the way, this wheel works especially well if you're riding over a road made out of inverted catenaries.
5. Rhomboid
The biggest problem with this wheel is that nobody remembers what a rhombus is, so the conversation inevitably goes something like this:
Regular cyclist: Got everything you need?
Cyclist with rhomboid wheels: Yes, I'm good. Just fixing another pinch flat.
RC: Dude, what kind of wheels are those?
CWRW [Sighing]: They're the new rhomboid wheels.
RC: Aren't two of the sides supposed to be parallel?
CWRW [Sighing heavily]: No, that's a trap-- What are you staring at? You want me to tell you these wheels are a mistake? OK, they're a mistake! Satisfied?
RC: Chill, dude. I have an extra tube if you need one.
CWRW: Does your extra tube have four segments of varying lengths?
RC: No, it's one of the new octa-tubes.
CWRW: Lucky!
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