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Could bike wheels be made of cork?

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Sure, it's possible. But would it be practical? Rubber will probably have more traction and would be more durable. Aluminum spokes will have more tensile strength than cork. That being said, bike wheels can be made of materials other than metal and rubber. Check this out. read more

There was a time when bicycle rims were filled with cork, and there was also a time that extends from time immemorial to today where certain bicycle wheels were/are corked, meaning that the spoke holes are filled to make the tire surface flat. read more

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