| A SUPERLACE™ is a custom solution for
the recurring problem of spokes loosening and breaking. This
solution has been expanded and modified depending upon the
type of application, size of bike/engine, and your skill level
and needs.
It entails analyzing and reconfiguring your OEM rim, spokes,
nipples and hub. We essentially blueprint and transform your
wheel with optimal selected components and lace patterns into
a rugged wheel that works as good as it looks and looks as
good as it works.
After studying the problem of broken spokes, Woody discovered
that it would be possible to strengthen the structure of the
wheel by altering the lace pattern so that each spoke was
routed as closely as possible to a 90 degree angle between
the hub and rim. This allows the most direct transfer of energy
through the spoke to the hub and rim. Since this method requires
drilling the rim holes to point in a new direction, Woody
decided to add to the strength factor by drilling and countersinking
the rim to allow for oversized spokes and nipples. Called
SUPERSIZING, this process spreads the workload over a larger
surface area under the nipple. The net result is the ability
to torque the spokes tighter than possible with OEM spokes
and nipples making a stronger, more durable wheel.

Combine the oversize spokes and nipples with the re-indexed
lace pattern, and we have a wheel that is guaranteed
for a full year against spoke breakage or loosening. |