Previously on bespoken we’ve featured articles on manual and motorised chairs which help the user negotiate uneven streets and rougher pathway, but a lot of them have been both expensive and a bit impractical for day-to-day use. A new Kickstarter, Loopwheels, addresses this problem with a simple and far more affordable design. Loopwheels contain integral suspension meaning the wheels absorb more shock than a standard wheel and allow the user to negotiate tougher terrains with greater ease and comfort. The Kickstarter also says that they can be fitted onto most standard wheelchairs. Following up from a successful campaign to raise funds for the Loopwheel as a bike wheel, this latest project has already raised over half of its £16,000 goal with 28 days left to go.
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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
Springs inside the distinctive wheels compress as the rider encounters rough terrain Mr Pearce, who usually designs parts for pushchairs and other vehicles, has spent four years perfecting the idea.