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> But the strange thing is, both upper and lower spokes take a share
> in supporting my weight. How can that possibly be?
It can't be. This is a false statement. The lower spokes are pulling down,
not pushing up.
> Opposing spokes are in tension. When an upper spoke sees
> greater tension, a lower spoke is also seeing reduced tension.
Yes. You said it. The lower spokes are still in tension, although reduced.
Michael D. Edmiston, Ph.D.