Hmm... I suppose it's awesome that they overcame such enormous technological shortcomings to actually make it rideable. The hubless design is hugely dangerous. Without going into the technical aspects of it, just think about this: what happens when you hit a little pothole and the rim deforms just a tiny bit? On a regular rim, nothing serious. On a hubless rim, the axle is right next to the rim, packed with bearings and has very tight tolerances... The wheel will seize and you and the bike will be meeting with an untimely end. I'd never ride a bike like that except on a flat, perfect track.
They're still the coolest looking wheels I've ever seen, though. :)
It is a matter of specs. If you resurch this technology from the 90's it reduces vibration, gives a lower center of gravity, and is strong then a full hub.
This is a much improve method with intrior braking systems. It's alsome design.
I think the technology behind it is awsome!!!!
ReplyDeleteHmm... I suppose it's awesome that they overcame such enormous technological shortcomings to actually make it rideable. The hubless design is hugely dangerous. Without going into the technical aspects of it, just think about this: what happens when you hit a little pothole and the rim deforms just a tiny bit? On a regular rim, nothing serious. On a hubless rim, the axle is right next to the rim, packed with bearings and has very tight tolerances... The wheel will seize and you and the bike will be meeting with an untimely end. I'd never ride a bike like that except on a flat, perfect track.
ReplyDeleteThey're still the coolest looking wheels I've ever seen, though. :)
It is a matter of specs.
ReplyDeleteIf you resurch this technology from the 90's it reduces vibration, gives a lower center of gravity, and is strong then a full hub.
This is a much improve method with intrior braking systems.
It's alsome design.