A good set of winter tires are a must in our area. The expense will be significantly lower than replacement tires in the larger size, you'll keep half your annual mileage off the bigger tires, and you'll enjoy significantly better traction in the lousy weather. Comments () E-mail story Print story Please take a minute to register. After you register and pick a screen name, you can publish your comments everywhere on the site. Posting Policy.
He started a company, Softwheel, in 2011. He found support in life sciences firm RAD BioMed Accelerator Group, based in Tel Aviv. With RAD's state-of-the-art facilities at his disposal, Wolf built a team of engineers and designers. Soon after, his product, the Acrobat, was born. The Acrobat is a shock-absorbing wheel invented by Gilad Wolf and his team at Softwheel.
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Loopwheel springs are made from a carbon composite material, carefully developed and tested to give optimum compression and lateral stability as well as strength and durability. Specially-designed connectors attach the springs to the hub and rim. The three loops in each wheel work together as a self-correcting system. This spring system between the hub and the rim of the wheel provides suspension that constantly adjusts to uneven terrain – cushioning the rider from bumps and potholes in the road. In effect, the hub floats within the rim, adjusting constantly as shocks from an uneven road hit the rim of the wheel. The spring configuration allows the torque to be transferred smoothly between the hub and the rim.
The Trefecta DRT Electric Bike ($25K) continues to blur the lines between electric motorcycle and bike. This super e-bike features, a military spec foldable 20″ 7075 aluminium frame, that can carry up to 350 pounds. The 26″ Carbon Fiber Wheels are wrapped in off-road trail ride tires by Schwalbe. Making this quite not a motorcycle […]
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@ Grunchy: Very good question regarding the un-sprung weight. Due to the internal suspension, only about a 1/3 of the total weight of the wheel is un-sprung weight, actually lowering the weight that is 'seen' by the axle. Therefore, even IF the ASW would be heavier overall, the vehicle's drive-train sees far less strain and weight. Forgot your password? SHOP WHEEL & TIRE PACKAGES WHEELS TIRES SUSPENSION ACCESSORIES APPAREL TODAY'S DEALS SHOP ALL GALLERY ADD MY CAR VIEW GALLERY BRANDS WHEELS TIRES SUSPENSION VIEW ALL GIVEAWAY CURRENT GIVEAWAY OUR DONATIONS ABOUT STREET TEAM OUR STORY RESOURCES BLOGS WHEEL GUIDE TIRE GUIDE SUSPENSION GUIDE CALCULATORS VIDEOS GALLERY CONTACT US TRACK YOUR ORDER SHOP + WHEEL & TIRE PACKAGES WHEELS TIRES SUSPENSION ACCESSORIES APPAREL TODAY'S DEALS SHOP ALL GALLERY + ADD MY CAR VIEW GALLERY BRANDS + WHEELS TIRES SUSPENSION SHOP ALL GIVEAWAY + CURRENT GIVEAWAY OUR DONATIONS ABOUT + STREET TEAM OUR STORY RESOURCES + BLOGS WHEEL GUIDE TIRE GUIDE SUSPENSION GUIDE CALCULATORS VIDEOS GALLERY CONTACT US TRACK YOUR ORDER
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If god wanted a different wheel he wouldn’t have made them round to begin with. Louis IV was correct in closing the Patent office….all things worth being invented…were invented by the 17th century.
Loopwheels are more comfortable than standard wheelchair wheels: they absorb tiring vibration, as well as bumps and shocks. They’re strong and durable. Loopwheels are optimised for adults. If you weigh less than 50kg, you may not feel as much benefit from the loopwheels suspension as some one heavier.
Loopwheels for wheelchairs help people push over uneven streets, rough tracks and gravel paths, with less effort, and the carbon springs give you extra power to get up or down kerbs. They reduce jolting and vibration, by as much as two thirds compared with a spoked wheel.
Looks to me like it is a rigid rim and all the suspension takes place within the three loops of carbon inside. No worries about wheels changing shape or tires blowing off. The axle just moves off center during compression. ChrisC on April 14th, 2013 - 10:39pm ChrisC on April 14th, 2013 - 10:40pm jimmythefish on April 14th, 2013 - 11:00pm
A Loopwheel is a wheel with integral suspension, designed to reduce vibration and increase performance and provide greater comfort.
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Because of the similarities between bicycle wheels and wheelchair wheels, it made sense for the Loopwheels team to look at developing a smoother wheelchair ride. To that end, they just wrapped up a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising close to $33,000 toward their shock-absorbing wheelchairs. Loopwheel Reinvents the Bike Wheel With a Suspension System Built Into the Rims Vincent Chan's Citi.Transmitter Shows How a Modular Vehicle Could Support Sustainable Cities By logging into your account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and to the use of cookies as described therein. I agree to receive emails from the site. I can withdraw my consent at any time by unsubscribing. I agree to Inhabitat's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and to the Cookie Policy described therein, and I also consent to the collection, storage, and processing of my data in the United States, where data protection laws may be different from those in my country. Categories ▼ Gift Guide Giveaways Exclusives Buyer's Guides Gear Style Autos Entertainment Food Fitness Household Outdoors OMG!!! NFTs Giveaways Exclusives Login Signup Contact Us About Us Suggest a Product Giveaway Partnership Advertise Privacy Policy
Yeah, I think that’s definitely a neat idea. Depends on how well it works, though. And how much it weighs. And how much it costs.