Bicycle wheel and method of manufacturing bicycle wheel

A bicycle wheel, comprising:

• a first panel member including a first rim portion for mounting a tire;
• a first hub mounting end connected to a hub;
• a first spoke portion for connecting the first rim portion and the first hub mounting end;
• a second panel member having a second rim portion for mounting the tire;
• a second hub mounting end connected to the hub;
• a second spoke portion for connecting the second rim portion and the second hub mounting end;
• a first clinching portion configured to prevent the tire from being removed from the first rim portion;
• and
• a second clinching portion configured to prevent the tire from being withdrawn from the second rim portion,
• wherein the bicycle wheel includes the first panel member and the second panel member coupled together such that the first panel member and the second panel member are symmetrical to each other about a line passing through the hub and a rim,
• wherein the first panel member includes a first reinforcing portion extending from the first clinching portion toward the hub,
• wherein the second panel member includes a second reinforcing portion extending from the second clinching portion toward the hub, and
• wherein the first reinforcing portion and the second reinforcing portion extend downwardly, are coupled to each other at a location, and extend further downwardly beyond said location.