Abstract: A rim assembly includes a rim having multiple positioning portions extending from the inner periphery thereof and each positioning portion has a space defined therein. Each positioning portion further has an open side. Multiple spoke units each have the first end engaged with the space via the open side and are rotatable relative to the positioning portion. The second end of each spoke unit is connected with the hub. Each spoke unit has a securing member and positioning member which is mounted to the securing member. The securing member is connected with one end of a spoke and the positioning member positions the securing member and the spoke in the space. The spoke units are easily and quickly assembled with the positioning portions at the inner periphery of the rim.

Abstract: A bicycle rim structure comprises a rim body, a hub, a plurality of spokes for fastening the hub and the rim body, and a plurality of adhesives. The spokes in assembling slots of the rim body and assembling grooves of the hub are enclosed by the adhesive. Therefore, the spoke is tightly connected in the assembling slot and assembling groove after the adhesive is solidified. Moreover, the weight of the bicycle rim body is reduced because there are no bolts and nuts, or other assemblies in the bicycle rim structure.

Abstract: A wheel rim structure includes a rim body having a plurality of assembling grooves equidistantly defined along an inner periphery thereof, each assembling groove having a receiving space defined at one end thereof and a positioning space defined at another end thereof, the receiving space communicating with the positioning space, a plurality of spokes having a connecting end formed at one end thereof and having a positioning block which is adjacent to the connecting end, a wheel hub having a plurality of second connecting holes equidistantly opened thereon. Under this arrangement, the connecting end is assembled into the receiving space and the positioning block is locked at the positioning space; another end of the spokes is assembled into the second connecting hole. Therefore, the spoke could be easily detached from the rim body or be easily assembled to the rim body via the assembling groove.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel rim 1 includes a wall with two opposite radially outwardly extending annular sidewall parts 2a, b in which a plurality of slit shaped spoke mounting apertures are provided. Spokes 10 are provided which include a shaft 11 with a thickened head 12. Each slit extends both in a sideward and radial outward direction and includes a first slit part 15 and a second slit part 16, where the first slit part has cross sectional dimensions lying between the cross sectional dimensions of the shaft and the head, and the second slit part has cross sectional dimensions larger than the cross sectional dimensions of the head. The second slit part lies further radially outward than the first slit part, and the slit parts are both open in the direction of the central axis of the rim and in the direction of at least one of the sidewall parts of the rim.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel, comprising a rim, a hub, a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub, a bracing element including a hole with a central axis, a sidewall, a longitudinally inward entrance, and at least one of an engagement surface and an engagement edge outward of the entrance, a connecting element connected to the bracing element, including an opening extending along an opening axis, and a multiplicity of prongs, with at least one of the prongs including a lateral overhang surface. The connecting element is resilient and may be flexed between collapsed and expanded orientations and is positioned within the hole, with the overhang surface overlying one of the engagement surface and engagement edge in a first overlie engagement. The spoke includes a laterally projecting surface to overlie the connecting element in a second overlie engagement that is preferably located longitudinally outwardly of the first overlie engagement.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel, comprising a rim, a hub, a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub, a bracing element including a hole with a central axis, a sidewall, a longitudinally inward entrance, and at least one of an engagement surface and an engagement edge outward of the entrance, a connecting element connected to the bracing element, including an opening extending along an opening axis, and a multiplicity of prongs, with at least one of the prongs including a lateral overhang surface. The connecting element is resilient and may be flexed between collapsed and expanded orientations and is positioned within the hole, with the overhang surface overlying one of the engagement surface and engagement edge. The spoke is connected to the connecting element by a threaded engagement with the central opening.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel, comprising a rim, a hub, a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub, a bracing element including a hole with a central axis, a sidewall, a longitudinally inward entrance, and at least one of an engagement surface and an engagement edge outward of the entrance, a connecting element comprising a multiplicity of discreet segments. The bracing element comprises at least a portion of one of the rim and hub. At least one segment includes a laterally projecting overhanging surface. The first segment is positioned within the hole, with the overhang surface overlying one of the engagement surface and engagement edge in an overlie engagement. The second segment is positioned within the hole to include an opening between the first and second segments. The spoke is positioned within the opening and is connected to the connecting element with the overlie engagement to support spoke tensile load.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spoked wheel including a rim having a continuous series of circumferential sections each of which has opposed ends and is connected at each of its ends to an adjacent section by means of a hinge that allows the two adjacent sections to pivot with respect to each other substantially in the plane of the wheel. The wheel also includes a hub that rotates with the rim and a plurality of spokes extending between the hub and the rim and supporting the rim on the hub. Each of the spokes having an end that is pivotally attached to the rim. At least one of the spokes is movable with respect to the hub in the plane of the wheel to change the angular spacing between adjacent spokes and alter the shape of the rim between a circular shape and a non-circular shape.

Abstract: A spoked wheel is described that uses flexible spokes having a termination on each end that couple with a rim using nipples. The flexible spokes are supported mid-span by a hub flange cradle that transfers torque from the hub to the rim via two sub-spokes. The hub flange cradle determines whether a sub-spoke is tangential or radial. A plurality of spokes may be used on each side of the wheel.

Abstract: A rim assembly includes a rim and multiple spoke units and each spoke unit has at least one fixing frame, a fixing member and at least one spoke. The at least one fixing frame is connected to the inside of the rim and has a passage through which the rod-like fixing member extends. The fixing member has at least one positioning hole so as to be connected to an end of a spoke. The other end of the spoke is connected to the hub. The fixing member is rotatable and swings relative to the at least one fixing frame to adjust the position for being connected with the spoke.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein improve airflow around the bicycle wheels by providing for one or more of: (1) a optimum leading edge width of a rim for preventing early stall in cross winds, while still allowing for sufficient stability without undue drag, whilst not unnecessarily increasing the rotating wheel and drag on the frame; (2) a sidewall shape with a subtle camber angle at the leading, which defines a rate of radius change at the max width of the rim—which further defines the max width and placement along the chord length for optimizing the aerodynamic properties of the rim; (3) a continuous rate of change of curvature at a spoke face, which fundamentally improves the performance and stability by generating a side force at higher yaw angles; and (4) wheel sets with a wider front rim relative to a narrower rear wheel to assist in flow attachment in high crosswind areas.

Abstract: A nipple (1) for spokes of spoked wheels includes a head (2) which is wider than a shank (3), both of which are traversed by one axial through hole (4) which is at least partly threaded, with a seat in the head opposite the shank to house self-locking means and prevent undesired slackening of the nipple with respect to the spoke (7) when a thread (6) of the spoke is screwed into the hole, in which the seat comprises at least one recess (11) which intersects the threaded surface of the hole and the self-locking means comprise at least one insert (10) of material which is deformable in relation to the material of the nipple inserted in each recess, the recess and insert being shaped and positioned relative to the hole so that the insert is held in the corresponding recess in a position which partly projects over at least one length in the hole to interfere with the thread of the spoke.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a composite rim used in spoked wheels, such as bicycle wheels, having molded-in spoke holes along with a method of fabricating the composite rim. Advantageously, the present invention dramatically improves the bearing and loading strength of prior art composite rims, which drill the spoke holes therein after fabrication of the rim hoop.

Abstract: The present invention consists in an improved wheelbarrow rim comprised of a series of radial central ribs on the front side of said portions, and a series of sections forming the rim. By virtue of calculating the moment of inertia of the rim, it can withstand greater loads when being manufactured of a metal sheet of 1.06 mm thickness, resulting in savings in production material, and at the same time a greater load capacity. Additionally, the central radial ribs impart a sense of movement.

Abstract: Wire wheel assembly apparatus for, and a method of providing, a wire wheel assembly for use with a tubeless tire. A wire wheel element comprises a wheel centre element, a spoke ring element, and a plurality of spoke elements extending between the wheel centre element and the spoke ring element. The spoke ring element is configured to allow a first rim element comprising a first rim tire flange and a second rim element comprising a second rim tire flange to be assembled with said wire wheel element into a wire wheel assembly in which a tire receiving region is defined between said first rim tire flange and said second rim tire flange. A first rim element and a second rim element configured to be assembled with said wire wheel element. A sandwich arrangement and a cantilever arrangement of a wire wheel assembly are disclosed. A split-rim wire wheel is disclosed.

Abstract: A wheel for a vehicle includes a hub, a rim, a plurality of spokes, and a disk member. The hub includes a flange portion, a plurality of spoke pedestals, and a plurality of disk member attaching portions. The flange portion outwardly spreads in a radial direction of the hub and is provided on one end portion of the hub in an axial direction of the hub. The spoke pedestals are provided at substantially regular intervals on an inner side of the flange portion and inwardly projects from the flange portion in the radial direction. The disk member attaching portions are provided at substantially regular intervals on an outer periphery of the flange portion and outwardly projects from the flange portion in the radial direction. The disk member attaching portions are provided between the spoke pedestals in a circumferential direction of the flange portion.

Abstract: A spoke wheel including an assembly of spokes and corresponding nipples for connecting a wheel hub and a rim to each other, wherein the nipples are held axially in corresponding seats of the rim by an axial locking assembly including a belt closed in a ring on the rim behind the nipples so as to hold them in the respective seats.

Abstract: A securing device of a rim includes a rim having a connection bridge and two walls extend from the connection bridge. Multiple installation holes are defined through the connection bridge. Multiple spoke units each have a spoke, a first fixing member and a second fixing member, wherein the first fixing member has a first fixing portion which includes inner threads. A second fixing portion and a third fixing portion extend from the first fixing member. The third fixing portion has outer threads. The second fixing member includes a connection portion having inner threads defined which are threadedly connected to the third fixing portion. By the second fixing member, the first fixing member is secured and adjusted. The second and third fixing portions are reinforced.

Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.

Abstract: A device (1) for securing to the rim (11) of a spoked wheel a stud (2) connected to a spoke, includes:—a screw (3) adapted to be inserted in a through hole, made in the rim (11), which has a seat (4) adapted to receive the head (5) of the screw (3);—a body (6), adapted to be secured to the rim (11) the screw (3), which has at last a threaded hole (7) adapted to receive the threaded shank of the screw (3) and a seat (8) adapted to receive a rounded head (9) of the stud (2), which is connected in an articulated manner to the body (6);—a sealing ring (10) inserted between the rim (11) and the body (6). The head (5) of the screw (3) and the corresponding seat (4) present in the rim (11) preferably have a countersunk shape.

Abstract: A spoke attachment structure is provided with a main body and a cover member. The main body includes a tool engagement structure and an external thread. The cover member is disposed on an outer surface of the main body adjacent the external thread.

Abstract: A method is intended for manufacturing a bicycle spoked wheel. By inserting the nipples or barrels for the attachment of the spokes in the spoke attachment seats from the inside of the spoke attachment chamber instead of from the outside, after having inserted them in the chamber from a suitably sized opening, the rim of the bicycle wheel can be manufactured even without additional openings, still using conventional nipples or barrels.

Abstract: A spoke for a wire wheel of the type including a rim and a hub interconnected with one another by a plurality of spokes, each of which includes an end portion arranged to be retained at least in one direction in a seat associated with the rim. The spoke has a bush associated with the end portion for receiving same to define the seat. The bush is arranged to be inserted in a through-hole of the rim.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spoked wheel that includes a peripheral rim, a central hub, and individual connecting spokes between the rim and the hub, the spokes being taut. The wheel includes an arrangement for adjusting the tension of at least some of the spokes, and the spokes are taut with an initial tension Ti corresponding to a normal tension value Tn which is reduced by a value corresponding to a compression force R that can be supported by each spoke. For a rear wheel, the spokes supporting the compression forces are those arranged on the side opposite freewheel.

Abstract: A bicycle rim is provided with an annular tire mounting part, an annular spoke mounting part and a pair of side walls. The annular tire mounting part includes an outer bridge. The annular spoke mounting part includes a plurality of spoke openings disposed at predetermined intervals along a circumferential direction of the annular spoke mounting part. The annular spoke mounting part further includes at least one recess disposed in an area between two adjacent ones of the spoke openings. The at least one recess extends less than half of a circumferential distance between the two adjacent ones of the spoke openings. The side walls extend radially from the annular spoke mounting and the outer bridge to define an annular interior space. The outer bridge includes a through hole that at least partially aligns with the at least one recess as viewed in a radial direction of the bicycle rim.

Abstract: A wheel for a bicycle including a rim and having a hub including a fixed hub axle and a hub body rotatably mounted relative to the hub axle, and having a plurality of spokes disposed between the hub body and the rim to non-rotatably connect the rim with the hub body. The rim includes two rim flanks, a rim well and a rim base with spoke holes, at which the spokes are received. A separate holding member is disposed in each spoke hole, which together with a spoke nipple received at the holding member can be passed through the spoke hole in a tilted position, while in a tilted-back position it contacts the rim and is received therein to be tension-proof so as to fix the spoke to the rim.

Abstract: A spoked wheel for tubeless tires, particularly for motorcycles, cars and similar vehicles includes a rim, a hub, and spokes suitable for fixing the rim to the hub. Each spoke is connected to the rim by a fastening device inserted in two opposite ears located in an inner surface of the rim.

Abstract: An anti-shock spoke nipple comprises: a nipple body, having a big opening and a small opening connected with each other, with a groove formed on the side of the small opening; a big opening untapped area, located inside the big opening; a clamping area, located inside the small opening and on the lateral side of the groove; and a small opening tapped area, located inside the small opening and configured between the big opening and the clamping area; wherein, when the spoke goes into the clamping area, threads are formed inside the clamping area to clamp the spoke.

Abstract: A rim for a bicycle has a lower bridge with infra-spoke zones of lower thickness than the thickness of the spoke attachment zones. The increase in thickness from the infra-spoke zones to the spoke attachment zones and the reduction in thickness between the spoke attachment zones and the infra-spoke zones have a sharp corner.

Abstract: The wheel (1) comprises a rim (2) and a hub (3) between which a plurality of spokes (4) are connected. The rim has a radially recessed, cylindrical outer surface (2a-2d) with a channel-shaped cross-section and is provided with a plurality of drilled seats (6) each intended for the attachment of a respective nipple (5) for the connection of a spoke (4). Annular sealing members (13) are provided between each nipple (5) and the corresponding drilled seat (6) of the rim (2). The wheel (1) further comprises a circumferential, band-like seal (14) which is made of resilient material, is fitted on the rim (2), and extends over the recessed cylindrical surface of the rim (2) in a circumferentially stretched condition so as sealingly to cover all of the drilled seats (6).

Abstract: A circular bicycle rim is provided with a rim body, an annular tire engagement portion and first and second outer peripheral edges. The rim body includes a first annular side wall portion and a second annular side wall portion. The annular tire engagement portion extends between the first and second annular side wall portions to engage a tire thereon. The first and second outer peripheral edges are located between the rim body and the annular tire engagement portion. Each of the first and second outer peripheral edges has an uneven edge surface that repeatedly rises and falls with respect to a radial direction of the bicycle rim.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a wire wheel of the type comprising a rim and a hub secured to each other by a plurality of spokes. Each spoke includes a stem at the opposed axial ends of which are arranged respective anchorage members capable of being secured respectively to the hub and to the rim. The member for anchorage to the rim is received in a seat fixed on the rim with the capability of limited axial displacement in the seat. The seat is provided integrally on the rim in the form of a substantially tubular appendage thereof and the anchorage member is received in a sealed manner with coupling of the cylinder/piston type in the tubular appendage.

Abstract: A spoked wheel is described that uses flexible spokes having a termination on each end that couple with a rim using nipples. The flexible spokes are supported mid-span by a hub flange cradle that transfers torque from the hub to the rim via two sub-spokes. The hub flange cradle determines whether a sub-spoke is tangential or radial. A plurality of spokes may be used on each side of the wheel.

Abstract: A spoke fastening device includes a spoke fastening hole drilled through a spoke bed of a wheel rim for receiving a head and a stem of a nipple and a collar of a ferrule, the collar includes an inner peripheral wall and an outer peripheral wall each having a lower portion for engaging into the spoke fastening hole of the spoke bed, the inner peripheral wall includes an outwardly curved rim for engaging with the spoke bed of the wheel rim, and the outer peripheral wall of the collar includes another outwardly curved rim for engaging with the curved rim of the inner peripheral wall, the head of the nipple flares and deforms the lower portions of the peripheral walls to engage with the spoke bed of the wheel rim.

Abstract: A tension-spoke wheel including a rim, spokes, and a central hub, the exterior of the rim having a tire-receiving channel that defines a median plane, and an interior of the rim having spoke fastening zones that define a median plane for fastening the spokes, the hub having a median plane and two flanges for fastening the spokes, one of the flanges being closer to the median plane of the hub than the other, and at least the spokes fastened to the flange that is closer to the median plane of the hub lacking individual tensioning mechanisms. The spokes fastened to the flange that is closer to the hub median plane are fastened to the rim on the side of the median plane of the tire-receiving channel that is opposite the closer flange.

Abstract: A spoke for a tension wheel, the spoke being made of a composite material and including a tension body, the body having a median portion and two ends, the body being extended beyond each end by a fastening segment, the body and the fastening segments being connected by a transitional zone. The spoke has at least one portion with a cross-sectional surface reinforced relative to the cross section of the median portion, the reinforced cross-sectional portion extending through at least one transitional zone between the tension body and the embedded fastening segment.

Abstract: A wheel includes a hub, a rim, and spokes. The hub includes inner attachment portions and is configured to support the wheel about a rotational axis. The spokes are attached to the hub and the rim and are together configured to radially support the rim with respect to the hub. In one embodiment, the spokes are attached to the hub with fasteners extending into threaded apertures in the hub, and the spokes are attached to the rim with fasteners extending in a direction parallel with the rotational axis. In another embodiment, respective ones of the spokes, which are attached to a common inner attachment portion of the hub, are not attached to adjacent outer attachment portions of the rim. Vehicles and methods of manufacturing a wheel are also provided.

Abstract: A method intended for manufacturing a bicycle spoked wheel is described. By inserting the nipples or barrels for the attachment of the spokes in the spoke attachment seats from the inside of the spoke attachment chamber through a suitably sized opening, instead of from the outside, the rim of the bicycle wheel can be manufactured without additional openings, even when using conventional nipples or barrels.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel, including an outer rim, a central hub with a central axle and an outer flange, a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub, a bracing element connected to one of the spokes, and a clamping element connected to the bracing element. The spokes have a span portion between the rim and hub. The spoke has a tensile axis of applied tensile load along the span portion, a sidewall surface, and a longitudinal axis along its length. The bracing element includes a portion of one of the rim and hub. The spoke is anchored to the clamping element in a clamped connection where the clamping element is clamped to one of the spokes by a clamping force. At least one of a first portion and a second portion of one of the spokes is joined to the clamping element by a deformed engagement.

Abstract: An improved connecting system for a vehicle wheel spoke, including a spoke having an end portion, a span portion and a cross-section thereof, a connecting element; a bracing element such as a rim or hub, a tensile axis of applied tensile load along the span portion, and a longitudinal axis along the spoke. The connecting element is made of hardened molding material and the spoke is overmolded by the connecting element during solidification of the hardened molding material. The connecting element is joined to the spoke at an overmolded interface and the connecting element is connected to the bracing element.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel includes a central hub and a rim including multiple openings positioned about the circumference of a radially inner surface of the rim. A rivet nut or similar attachment element is positioned in each opening and coupled to the rim. A first end of a nipple or similar coupling element is threaded into or otherwise attached to each rivet nut. A first end of a spoke is threaded into or otherwise attached to a second end of each nipple. A second end of the spoke is coupled to or engaged with the central hub. Each nipple optionally includes left-hand external threads and right-hand internal threads, or right-hand external threads and left-hand internal threads, such that rotation of the nipple simultaneously tightens or loosens the nipple with respect to both the rivet nut and the spoke.

Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.

Abstract: A spoked wheel for a bicycle includes a rim, a hub, a plurality of spokes tensioned between the rim and the hub, each provided with a spoke attachment element for attachment to the rim, a plurality of seats, such seats being openings formed in the rim, each for housing one of said spoke attachment elements. The shape and size of the spoke attachment elements and of the seats of the rim are such that: the spoke attachment element is suitable for taking up a first configuration in which its insertion through the seat is possible; and the spoke attachment element once inserted in the seat assumes a second configuration in which it is not possible to remove the spoke attachment element through the seat.

Abstract: A spoked wheel includes a rim with a plurality of holes for a respective plurality of nipples and an equal plurality of spokes secured to the rim by these nipples. The nipples are arranged to be fitted so as to be substantially gastight in the respective holes in the rim for the purpose of fitting tubeless tires to the rim.

Abstract: A spoke for a bicycle wheel has an elongated metallic material body that extends along a longitudinal axis X-X and has a first end portion for the attachment to a hub of a bicycle wheel, a second end portion for the attachment to a rim of a bicycle wheel and an intermediate portion having a portion which is flattened in a transversal direction Z perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X-X and extending along the longitudinal axis X-X up to the first end portion. The first end portion of the spoke is also flattened in the transversal direction Z and is gradually joined to the flattened portion of the intermediate portion along the longitudinal axis X-X.

Abstract: A spoke wheel including an assembly of spokes and corresponding nipples for connecting a wheel hub and a rim to each other, wherein the nipples are held axially in corresponding seats of the rim by an axial locking assembly including a belt closed in a ring on the rim behind the nipples so as to hold them in the respective seats.

Abstract: A wheel includes a hub, a rim, and spokes. The hub includes inner attachment portions and is configured to support the wheel about a rotational axis. The spokes are attached to the hub and the rim and are together configured to radially support the rim with respect to the hub. Vehicles and methods of manufacturing a wheel are also provided.

Abstract: A spoke for a wire wheel of the type including a rim and a hub interconnected with one another by a plurality of spokes, each of which includes an end portion arranged to be retained at least in one direction in a seat associated with the rim. The spoke has a bush associated with the end portion for receiving same to define the seat. The bush is arranged to be inserted in a through-hole of the rim.

Abstract: A composite material wheel rim structure is disclosed, where an inner rim surface of the composite material wheel rim is linked by an attachment cap of each spoke, and a rigid inner lining chunk is enwrapped by the inner rim surface during the shaping of the composite material wheel rim, which enables the drilling of threaded holes at the inner lining chunk. And the inner lining chunk is used for the sustaining of the destruction due to the drilling for the threaded holes and of the strain due to the link of the attachment caps of the spokes, which enables a handy drilling for the threaded holes at the inner rim surface of the composite material wheel rim. And the adjustment of the tightness of a spoke is subject to the adjustment of the depth that the attachment cap joined helically to that threaded hole.

Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.