Rear Loopwheels are about twice as stiff as front installations, and wheels can be used both separately with a spoked wheel, or as a set, plus as the lone form of bike suspension, or in addition to suspension forks. At only around 0.7 pounds heavier than spoked equivalents, Loopwheels make for particularly appealing add-ons to folding bikes, most of which don't bother with suspension systems due to the weight and bulk they pile on.
They won a £24,000 Innovate UK grant in 2013 that helped them to develop the loopwheel for wheelchairs. A further £240,000 grant in 2017 allowed them to work with 2 companies, Strategic Simulation and Analysis (SSA) and Composite Braiding, to further develop the loopwheel to go faster and for use off road and on rough terrain.
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The Loopwheel works using three heavy duty springs instead of spokes. When the rider hits a bump, the springs compress to give a smooth ride
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This is just something i thought of the instant i saw these, they do look fun though but if indeed they do feel like your “going up hill” all the time they’d have to be VERY fun to be worth the extra effort. I guess for crazy obstacles??
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$800 on Amazon for C load 285's - so I was a little off. I was also assuming prices of shopping around, or else the SPC's would've been stated a bit higher. 03-15-2020, 11:32 PM #6 I think that is reasonable presuming the shop is decent. Also, don't forgot to add another 100 bucks for alignment when all said and done. Be certain the alignment tech is well versed on SPC UCAs. Ask the shop for a referral if you don't already have someone in mind. shrub1 View Public Profile Find More Posts by shrub1 03-17-2020, 12:25 AM #7 03-17-2020, 01:45 AM #8 2018 Super White SR5 Premium aka Ben Affleck: Bilstein 5100s (w/ 2" Toytech Superflex), 285/65/18 duratracs (E), 18x9 Volk TE37 // 2003 Black Limited (2UZFE) aka Blacky Chan: stock the_fornicator View Public Profile Find More Posts by the_fornicator 03-17-2020, 09:24 AM #9 That's $2890 without install. Install is easy and can be done in a day in the driveway with pretty basic tools and a jack and some stands. Just my .02, Find some local guys in the regional forum or even Tacoma guys on face book. Get to know them and see when they will do a mod day or invite them over to help in stall for food and beer. I've been to a few guys homes I've never met before except on forums to help install stuff just b/c I believe in what goes around comes around and if I were in that position I would really appreciate the help. MAG GRY TACO15 View Public Profile Find More Posts by MAG GRY TACO15 03-17-2020, 10:35 AM #10 Budget $8k for all in. Wheels, Tires, Coilovers, accesories suspension parts where needed. Grug556 View Public Profile Find More Posts by Grug556 03-17-2020, 09:13 PM #11 4K ain't bad if you can't do it yourself or don't have the tools. I spent 340.00 on Bilsteins, 800.00 mounted and balanced 285 KO's, 400.00 spc's, and 50.00 for 1.5 Daystars in the rear, then 17x9 Mamba's for 720.00 and alignment 90.00.......so just under $2600. I would save on the TRD wheels buying used. 83Mule View Public Profile Find More Posts by 83Mule 03-19-2020, 01:09 PM #12 $4K is reasonable depending on the quality of shocks/springs. Since you're not doing it yourself and the kit includes UCAs, this is not crazy expensive. Don't know a bunch about Bilsteins but you could probably find a better deal on them or use the money for something a little better quality. T3XAS4Runner View Public Profile Find More Posts by T3XAS4Runner 03-30-2020, 11:37 PM #13 Total cost of suspension, wheels, and tires upgrade & installation I�m in NYC/NJ area, got quotes $1K labor (5-7 hrs job) including alignment and tax to install front and rear Eibach Pro-Truck kit and UCA supplied by me. Seem a bit higher, waiting for another shop to back to me. What do you guys think? Rather have a competent mechanic go at it. I don�t have the tools or space to do it myself. Last edited by HL4Runner; 03-31-2020 at 12:06 AM. HL4Runner View Public Profile Find More Posts by HL4Runner 03-31-2020, 12:05 PM #14 Installation of all above $550 price from my local shop good customer deal with wheel alignment Last edited by Mudballz; 03-31-2020 at 12:09 PM. Mudballz View Public Profile Find More Posts by Mudballz 03-31-2020, 12:07 PM #15 I�m in Staten Island I will steer you to tire empire for work excellent customer service ask for vin or rob tell them mike from classy sent you Tags $4k , suspension , tires , wheels , world 5 : Excellent 4 : Good 3 : Average 2 : Bad 1 : Terrible Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post 2016 SR5 wheels, tires, and SUSPENSION upgrade. smakdatt 5th gen T4Rs 17 07-18-2018 01:06 PM lift installation cost four flusher 3rd gen T4Rs 39 07-06-2018 12:39 PM FS; 4th Gen 18' Limited Wheels/Tires (5 total for $400) Lafayette, CA Liv4SpdJr For Sale: Suspension/Wheels/Tires 2 03-05-2018 11:23 PM Total Chaos suspension UPGRADE! prospectator 3rd gen T4Rs 53 03-26-2017 12:18 AM Cost of a lift kit installation? jicko 5th gen T4Rs 14 02-21-2015 06:33 PM » Popular Tags 3rd 4runner 4th 5th area back battery black brake bumper car cargo control cover door engine find fluid front gen good iphone issue i�m kit lift light lights limited miles mount oem oil part parts plate power pro rack rear road roof running rust sale seat set shocks side skid springs sr5 start steering stock suspension switch system time tire tires toyota trail trd truck vehicle wheel wheels work wtb » Follow Us!!! Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2021 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
This is just something i thought of the instant i saw these, they do look fun though but if indeed they do feel like your “going up hill” all the time they’d have to be VERY fun to be worth the extra effort. I guess for crazy obstacles??
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A pair of shock absorbing loopwheels with integral suspension,to help you push over uneven streets, rough tracks, grass and gravel paths with less effort. The carbon springs in these wheels give you e...
Thats another issue im going to have is picking a tire size, do you think 1.5 is enough to be flush? It seems my fender gap is more prominent in the front and the back is slightly lower, could be my worn out springs showing. Also if you could recommend a tire that would go well with a 1.5 lowering (if thats enough) to go over 15X7s
Reinventing the wheel: The Loopwheels use large springs instead of spokes to give the bike wheels built in suspension
For more details about the design process and the inspiration behind Loopwheels go to their Kickstarter page – and coincidentally you will also be able to join the list of backers and buy yourself a piece of cycling history and be part of cycling’s future!
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Loopwheels are a British manufacturer of world-class innovation in wheel technology. The Loopwheel is a new type of suspension wheel which reduces vibration and impact on wheelchairs and bikes.