How are bicycle wheels so strong with such small diameter spokes?

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How does the apparently small amount of material which comprises the spokes provide the required sturdiness to handle the physics of a human on a bike?

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The axel is actually hanging from the rim by the spoke which allows them to be thin. Look at spokes more like wires, youre using their Tensile strength not compressive strength.

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