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why spokes are used in bicyle?

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In addition to maintain the shape of tyre the spokes balances the weight and centralized
the force on hub which is connected with spokes .In rotational motion of tyre spoke plays a
important role and balances torque if provided by force such as (by applying sudden brake,)

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