Mr. and Mrs. Gregory donated these two mountain bikes to the club after hearing that we were looking for 26" wheels. So we took apart two wheels and put aside the rims and spokes to recycle in our project.
With the help of seniors TZ and JE, junior JD, and Middle School students RK, GM and JH, we reassembled one of those rims and spokes with our original Komet 1960s coaster hub. We learned that spokes, woven in criss cross triangular pattern give both strength and flexibility to the wheel, and allow for some level of shock absorption.
Notice that we opted for a white T-shirt as a trademark for our MPH bicycle mechanic's outfit.
Next time we'll build the front wheel. At some point before the end the week we'll learn how to true a wheel on a truing stand. We'll also apply the last coat of paint on the frame, weather permits.
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