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"Hub and spoke" is a term in air transportation to describe a common method for an airline to organize their flights. Airlines will have hubs in a few cities where most of their flights will originate, with spokes out to non-hub cities. Much like the hub and spokes of a bicycle tire. When flying from one city to another, you will typically have a connecting flight through one of the airline's hubs. This system can also be implemented with other forms of mass transit, and cargo transportation.

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What is hub and spoke farming?

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Where does a spoke go in a wheel?

between the hub and the rim.


How can I accurately measure spoke length for my bicycle wheel?

To accurately measure spoke length for your bicycle wheel, you can use a spoke ruler or a spoke length calculator. Measure the distance from the inside of the hub flange to the top of the spoke hole, and then add the hub's flange diameter and the rim's effective rim diameter. This total will give you the correct spoke length needed for your wheel.


How can I replace a bicycle spoke?

To replace a bicycle spoke, first remove the damaged spoke by loosening the nipple at the rim and hub. Measure the length of the spoke and purchase a replacement of the same size. Thread the new spoke through the hub and rim, then tighten the nipple to secure it in place. Finally, true the wheel to ensure it spins smoothly.


What is the process for machining a bicycle hub?

A bike hub is mainly turned on a lathe. Spoke holes are drilled and if it's a hub brake or a rear hub there may be some milling too.


How to measure spoke length accurately for a bicycle wheel?

To measure spoke length accurately for a bicycle wheel, you can use a spoke ruler or a spoke length calculator. First, determine the hub and rim measurements of your wheel. Then, input these measurements into the calculator or use the ruler to measure the distance from the hub to the rim hole. This will give you the correct spoke length needed for your wheel.


How can I replace a broken spoke on my bicycle wheel?

To replace a broken spoke on your bicycle wheel, you will need to remove the tire and inner tube, then remove the broken spoke from the hub and rim. Next, insert the new spoke into the hub and thread it through the rim, making sure it is the correct length. Finally, tighten the spoke using a spoke wrench until it is secure, and reassemble the tire and inner tube.


What is a spoke of a bicycle?

A spoke is one of those long thin rods that go between the hub and the rim to make up the wheel.


A spoke is a part of what?

A spoke is a part of a wheel, typically connecting the hub to the rim, providing support and stability to the wheel structure.


What are some disadvantages of the hub and spoke system?

Depends on which side of the $$ your on. For the traveler & the cities served, hub & spoke means that non hub cities have almost NO direct flights with other non hub cities. Hub & spoke means the flights tend to be fuller, meaning more money for the airline but less comfort for the traveler. Fewer direct flights mean more time to get to a destination. ie.. if you wait for the schedule there is probably one or two 4 hour direct flights a day from Atlanta to Phoenix. However, if you do hub & spoke, you can fly Delta hub Atlanta- Delta hub Salt lake city the same 4 hours wait for a connection and at least one hour the catch a regional jet down to Phoenix add another hour of flight time. Total time wheels up in Atlanta to On the ground in Phoenixx 6+ hours. Most accidents in aviation happen on take off or during the approach to landing sequence. Hub & spoke actually increases the number of take offs & landings each day so some argument can be made that safety is in some ways diminished.


How can I replace a spoke on a bicycle wheel?

To replace a spoke on a bicycle wheel, you will need to remove the tire and inner tube, then remove the damaged spoke by unscrewing it from the hub and rim. Next, insert the new spoke into the hub and thread it through the rim, making sure it is properly aligned. Finally, tighten the spoke using a spoke wrench until it is snug but not overly tight. Reinstall the tire and inner tube, and your wheel should be ready to go.


What spoke length does a an animal javelin rear hub laced to an animal rs hoop?

Can't be answered w/o knowing the exact measurements of the hub. Get yourself a ruler and a caliper and I'll post links to some spoke calculators.