Looks awesome!!! I love how there is a gradual curve back into the hub and not a sharpish turn like on the Conundrum.
It would be good to get your license, and have your parents put you on their insurance as a driver (it can often be don w/o extra cost). That way when you do start to drive your insurance rate will be lower (assuming you had no tickets or accidents in the meantime). That’s how it works in the US anyways.
You could build a frame for one of these babies (referring to the front wheel). Since the wheel size is 30", the overall will be close to 36. Pedaling might be a little sluggish.
The only problem is, these custom wheels run about $5K each. (And we thought Schlumpf hubs were expensive!)
I’m sure there is a line forming in this thread to get one from you if you decide to sell some (even prototypes would found a home :p). I can’t wait to hear you say the word: “ready”.
The problem with a gradual curve is the lateral force it would apply to the top of the bearings. And even if the curve isn’t a problem for the bearings, it’s a no-no for a disc brake tab.
Maybe Eric will weigh in with some suggestions.
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I’ve seen his frankentyres before, that’s what I was referring to
I always wondered how two tyres stuck together in that way don’t create a sort of, figure-8 shape… Surely the diameter of the beads is unadjustable? I dunno…
I wasn’t planning on making a 24" version of it because I stopped riding my 24" last year, but anything is possible! I’ve set a jig that I can use to make any size of frame with any size of hub. Also, the disk tab can be set on either side, just depending on what the rider wants. I am also able to do custom jobs with different designs and material (No Ti yet, I still need practicing on Ti).
(message to everyone, PM me for special requests)
I was 100% to get some request by posting this, and this is why I haven’t posted anything before having the first one made! I will, soon hopefully, let you guys know if I’m taking orders or not. Some testing needs to be made before selling.
A disk brake tab will probably be installed on mine, and for sure on the next one. The bend doesn’t change anything for the brake tab, the problem is that on mine, I didn’t bend at the right place and at the right angle so the disk might rub on the frame. Before welding one on mine I will put my braked wheel in it to make sure it fits or not.
Not in my plan (yet), but I want to make another shorter version of the handle that is pictured to be able to use the brake easier. This handle is a little bit too long and makes the use of a brake unconfortable. I’d like to bring back the Reeder handle though, it’s awesome for Muni.