Regarding bicycle wheels?

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Why do many high end bikes have more spokes in the rear wheel than in the front? I understand that the rear wheel supports more weight and it drives the bike. However when you brake hard weight shifts forward and most of the braking torque is thru the front wheel. I'd think the front wheel should be as least as strong as the rear? Am I missing something?
 
You are correct that weight is shifted forward during breaking but it is due to momentum. When breaking the rear wheel is taking most of the force as it tries to slow the momentum of the entire bike and rider.
 
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