Abstract: An in accordance with every embodiment of the invention eccentrically spoked bicycle front wheel or bicycle rear wheel on its sides has an unequal number of spokes, but a practically equal or exactly equal average tension of the spokes. For several reasons, this wheel in operation is significantly more durable than a comparable conventional eccentrically spoked bicycle front wheel or bicycle rear wheel, which on its sides has an equal number of spokes, but significantly unequal average tensions of the spokes.

Abstract: A rim for a spoked bicycle rear wheel has rim holes laterally displaced by an amount (E) from an axis passing through the center of the cross-section of the rim. Such a rim can be subject to undesired tilting under stress imposed by spokes connected between the rim and the wheel hub and placed under tension. The rim side containing the spoke nipples is more highly loaded. To bring about balance of the tensions on both rim sides, the rim cross-section has an asymmetrical shape so that there is more rim material on the more highly loaded side and so that that side is also stiffer. The compressive forces in the rim material are better balanced, making it possible to use less expensive, conventional materials.