Is a one-piece bicycle wheel better or a traditional wire wheel?

Generally speaking, one-piece wheels are stronger than wire wheels

One-piece wheels reduce frontal wind resistance

Disadvantages

One-piece wheels have a higher side wind resistance, which affects the handling of the bike

One-piece wheels are heavier

One-piece wheels are more costly to replace if they are damaged in one place

On conclusion, the disadvantages of one-piece wheels outweigh the advantages, so they remain a minority of bicycle applications

One-piece wheels are better than traditional wire wheels. In short, the disadvantages of one-piece wheels outweigh the advantages, so they have always been used on only a few types of bicycles

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