how to model a bicycle wheel in solid works

what are the most common used features used to model

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Sweep, pattern, revolve and mirror to start with. Start with one side of the hub (middle part), then make the two spokes(wire part) that cross over each other and pattern it around the hub, mirror it and add the rim (part that holds the tire). Here is a video on it, its not mine but I find it very detailed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHVYRwSlyVE