Composite spoke, particularly for wheels of cycles, motorcycles, and the like
DRIVE
April 23, 2003
A composite spoke particularly for wheels of cycles, motorcycles and the like, comprising an elongated body (2) that has, at its ends, means for connection respectively to the hub and to the rim. The elongated body (2) is constituted by a single multifilament yarn made of high-strength fiber arranged inside a high-tenacity braided sheath (2b) and arranged along the length of the elongated body. The elongated body is incorporated in a flexible matrix of plastic material.
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