How the number of speeds affects rear wheel strength

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How the number of rear sprockets affects rear wheel strength.
Why fewer "speeds" can result in a stronger wheel - all else being equal.

- Contents -
00:00 Introduction
01:26 3 freehub models introduced (including Shimano Sora and 105 hubs)
02:42 Hub dimensions explained and discussed
04:26 How the dimensions affect wheel strength

- Useful links -

List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/youtube/

How wider freehub reduces wheel strength - website article:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6075/pros-and-cons-of-1x-groupsets-systems/#3.3

Bicycle wheel building basics:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9276/bicycle-wheel-building-basics/

Mounting a 7 speed cassette on a 8-9-10 speed freehub:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1259/bicycle-rear-hub-compatibility/#8

Basic pros and cons of having fewer vs more speeds:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/122/how-many-speeds/

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