I believe they’re called ‘twisted spokes’. Should be about as strong as 3 cross spoking, just a little harder. Because of the twist in it they’re supposed to break a little easier, and if one does its gonna be terrible replacing it. (took me 5 hours to complete 1 wheel)
COOL SLED…Snowfllake lacing was the “thing” on MTB’s in the UK in the late 80’s looks v.trick but is a nightmare to true and replace broken spokes plus you build a hevay wheel with the x-tra long spokes…but forget that ! it looks COOL and thats all that matters…good work Kars
Beautiful. What is that technique of lacing up the wheels called? Is it structurally sound?
I believe it’s called Snowflake lacing.
enough to have me considering another fixed gear. love it
Hot looking bike
Great colour.
nice looking shape
Interesting spoke pattern… how do they ride?
I believe they’re called ‘twisted spokes’. Should be about as strong as 3 cross spoking, just a little harder. Because of the twist in it they’re supposed to break a little easier, and if one does its gonna be terrible replacing it. (took me 5 hours to complete 1 wheel)
Thanks everyone, glad you like it
my new favourite - top effort, the colour is stunning
hot ride. not sure if i’d trust the wheels though…...
COOL SLED…Snowfllake lacing was the “thing” on MTB’s in the UK in the late 80’s looks v.trick but is a nightmare to true and replace broken spokes plus you build a hevay wheel with the x-tra long spokes…but forget that ! it looks COOL and thats all that matters…good work Kars
Kars that is a smokin bike…only thing I would change would be track bars but the rest is cranking.
hi, this bike looks great. i too have the MBK mirage with original parts and paint and was wondering how much its worth?