radially spoked weakness

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Originally posted by alex001
are radially spoked wheels alot weaker than conventionally spoked wheels, or ar they about the same, thanks.

Radial spokes carry loads as well as crossed spokes but they don't transmit torque. Torque transmission such as pedaling forces in a rear wheel and disc braking on either wheel can fatique hubs, spokes and rims.
Most major hub manufacturers don't warranty radial spoked on most of their hubs. Check with the manufacturer for the particulars, as it can vary by number of holes in particular models.
They way the spokes are installed and the tension applied to the spokes has a great effect on the strength of the wheel and also on the forces applied to the area around the spoke holes in the flanges of the hub.
However, radial spoking, especially with elbows out, increases the spoke support angle. As the spoke support angle increases, all other factors held constant, lateral stiffness increases.