Reinventing the wheel: The Loopwheels use large springs instead of spokes to give the bike wheels built in suspension
So if you hit a really large bump, does the wheel bottom out and smack into the upper crown of the fork causing you to endo? thesteve4761 on May 20th, 2016 - 11:13am
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The Loopwheels’ spring system between the hub and the rim cushions the rider from potholes and bumps in the road. It also reduces road noise by absorbing it, thereby reducing vibration through the frame—and into the rider’s arms and body. Because the suspension is inside the wheel, you don’t need fat tires to make the ride nicer. Instead, you can use high-pressure or puncture-resistant tires.
This causes the hub to momentarily dip down within the wheel by up to 45 millimeters, so it’s actually a bit off-center until the springs flex back into their regular state. For this reason, the wheels will only work on bikes that already have sufficient space between the fork/frame and the tire – otherwise the bike would be hitting its own tires when the springs compressed.
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A trailing arm is attached to the wheel hub at one end, and extends forward to a pivot on the frame.
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Forms Discounts BoD Minutes Bylaws Code of Ethics Policies Annual Reports Monthly Call Documents QQ Past Issues MyG37 > Tech Area > Brakes, Suspension, Wheels & Tires > Wheels & Tires I'm waiting until after winter as well...that and my wife told me I spent enough $ on it already this year. ;-) What size tires and what is the wheel size 20x9? I think it's totally fine without a drop. (just as I suspected) Thanks! I appreciate the picture...makes my decision much easier. What size tires and what is the wheel size 20x9? I think it's totally fine without a drop. (just as I suspected) Thanks! I appreciate the picture...makes my decision much easier.
When one wheel moves up it pulls up one end of the bar and the other end pulls up the other wheel, keeping the car level.
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We have a wide range of accessories such as quick release axles, tyres and padded carry bags for the wheels. See our accessories page here.
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