Berd's Ultralight Polymer Bicycle Spokes - Wheelbuilding Tips & Observations

Описание: Berd's "ultra high molecular weight polyethylene" plastic fabric spokes - are a game-changing new type of bicycle spoke that can save up to 200 grams over traditional steel spokes. Berd says they are the world's lightest spoke and they well could be. #berdspokes #jimlangley #bicycleaficionado

Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - What Berd Spokes are Made Of
0:33 - Berd Spokes Weight Savings
0:39 - Berd Spoke Hub Prep
0:55 - Berd Tools for Lacing Hubs
1:02 - Pulling Berd Spoke Through Hub Hole
2:00 - Inserting the Berd "Chubs" in the Loops
4:30 - Hub Fully Laced with Berd Spokes
4:38 - Wheels Laced with Berd Spokes
5:05 - Berd's Spoke Holder Wrench
5:09 - Tightening the Berd Spokes
5:11 - Closing Comments

Please read my Jim's Tech Talk story on the Berd spokes for more details:
https://www.roadbikerider.com/berds-u...

In this video I show and explain how they're installed in hubs with Berd's custom tools, and give a few details on what it's like to build wheels with spokes that feel almost like string yet tension up like steel and are said to provide a longer fatigue life.

Berd spokes and more information about them is available on their website https://berdspokes.com/

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