Would you tell, or just wait & watch?

[jon_d]

emember, every rotation of the wheel puts a twist in the lashing... because it’s threaded THROUGH the wheel, not just attached to the outside.

No it's not. It's threaded through a spoke hole. It will just follow the circular (but vertical) motion of the wheel.

Around and down, then around and up. repeating. Try it, Hold a piece of string in half. The ends are at the bike, The half is at the wheel.

Move your hand like the wheel going around. It doesn't twist and get tight.... just up and down wobbling the width of the wheel.

[2foot6]

After all of the previous comments,theories ,judgments and educated guesses I would just sit back have a beer and enjoy the result to see who is correct ...................Peter.

[Greynomad]

Wish I could join you, Peter.
Unfortunately I’m still on so many painkillers I’m not allowed any alcohol.