Why no Custom Wheels for Bicycles?
Excuse the nube, non-engineer question,, I’ve been riding to work for a couple of years now, and I’ve been wondering why there are no “Custom Rims or Wheels” for Bicycles. like there are for cars, trucks and custom motorcycles... Spokes and Carbon Is all I see. Cars, trucks & motorcycles have hundreds of choices. Is it a weight issue, a strength issue? Steel I know is heavy and does not stop well when wet, but what about aluminum or plastics? Is it the culture of aerodynamics and speed that continues to drive the industry?
Throwing this on a couple of different forums tonight.
Thanks for feedback.
i would say its a cost issue.
Get on your bad pedalscooter and ride!
There are, like xerxes said, many different custom type bike wheels out there here is an example of plastic bicycles and wheels history...
http://www.firstflightbikes.com/ShopNew/Bike_Histories/Plastic_Bike.htm
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
haha! never thought of that, steve, but you made me laugh! i believe its possible to make spinners for a bicycle, but the weight would become a factor. not my style anyway, however a set of cragar s/s for a bike would be sweet.
Get on your bad pedalscooter and ride!
Well since you guys asked here ya go! ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfO5LJGDQ14
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
i dont really think its feasable to build a set of spinners, but that doesnt mean youre stuck with the same mundane spokes everyone else has. there are lots of different spoke patterns that can be laced up. just be sure the one you try can handle the stress.
Get on your bad pedalscooter and ride!
I like Spokey Dokes.
Wheelies don't pop themselves. (from a QBP fortune cookie)
Yes would answer the dog question very well lol. Personally I really am a fan of the MotoMag II that Mongoose used on some of there BMX models.
http://images.craigslist.org/3k43p03lf5V15X55S2a8vb952a6856c211405.jpg .
But I would not pay anymore then $50.00 max with shipping included though either considering that all of them are USED!
Spokey Dokes
I love the term
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
Oh WOW, xerxes. Did you tie those up? If so - the last pic tells me that you jam to old Pink Floyd as you build.
Spokey Dokes aren't offered in carbon, silly. No way would anyone pay... Oh, Wait! What would you pay PER carbon Spokey Doke in painted colors like Chartruese, Hot Pink, Kawasaki Green, Rocket Red and Brilliant Banana? I met Hans Rey in 2001.
Wheelies don't pop themselves. (from a QBP fortune cookie)