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Date: 03 Jan 2005 17:17:07
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Subject: Wheelchair stuss.
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Hi all,
I was in a wheelchair shop today (long story) and had a look at the
wheels while I was there. The solid puncture proof tiers seem very
popular. Has anyone tries these on the front 2 wheels of a tadpole
trike?
Ever so
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Date: 03 Jan 2005 18:21:01
From: Tom Sherman
Subject: Re: Wheelchair stuss.
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reply@spam.co.uk wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I was in a wheelchair shop today (long story) and had a look at the
> wheels while I was there. The solid puncture proof tiers seem very
> popular. Has anyone tries these on the front 2 wheels of a tadpole
> trike?
One issue will be the potential for the tire to roll off the rim during
hard cornering (this is not an issue for non-pneumatic tires on
single-track vehicles unless the fit is excessively loose). If I tried
this, I would consider using tubular cement to increase the force
required to roll the tire from the rim.
--
Tom Sherman - Near Rock Island
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Date: 04 Jan 2005 23:35:44
From:
Subject: Re: Wheelchair stuss.
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Tom Sherman <tsherman@qconline.com > wrote:
>One issue will be the potential for the tire to roll off the rim during
>hard cornering (this is not an issue for non-pneumatic tires on
>single-track vehicles unless the fit is excessively loose). If I tried
>this, I would consider using tubular cement to increase the force
>required to roll the tire from the rim.
Valid point. I think if I can get one (or 2) fitted I may try it out
any way. I know there are issues with solid tires but for me the
puncture proof thing is a big point. The paths I ride are covered
with glass.
Everso
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Date: 05 Jan 2005 09:54:28
From: hhu
Subject: Re: Wheelchair stuss.
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I remember having little wire tire savers on my bike back in the 70s
or early 80s. It worked quite well. They were just a wire loop that
went under a brake bolt, then a couple vinyl noodles and finally one
wire that connected the two noodles and was bent to conform to the
tire surface. Total weight about 1/4 oz. I suspect air filled tires
are a much more comfortable ride than solid tires.
TD
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