The NASA rim is designed to be stiff both laterally and radially. Based on an I-beam design with extra thick tapered sidewalls, tapered spoke seats, cross over lacing and a curved inner strut.

The NASA rim isconstructed from space age 6066-T6 aluminium which is much stronger than thecheaper6061 alloy traditionally used in most rims (+34% tensile strength vs 6061-T6). Intergalactic…

-I-beam design welded rim
– Extra thick tapered sidewalls
– Extra thick tapered spoke seats
– Aligned cross over lacing
– Curved inner strut
– Can be used with brakes

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