LOOPWHEELS - Innovative Bike Wheels

he Importance of Suspension in Biking

When it comes to biking, suspension plays a crucial role. It directly impacts the comfort of the ride and even the rider's health. Constant jolting negatively affects the spine and can lead to herniated discs or dislocated discs. Modern bikes come equipped with suspension systems that significantly soften the ride, but Sam Pierce, the owner of Jelly Products company, took it a step further. He managed to "soften" the bike wheel.

Loopwheels

he invention known as Loopwheels is a 20-inch bike wheel. The innovation lies in the use of flexible arc-shaped carbon fiber plates instead of traditional steel spokes. During the ride, these arcs compress and expand, absorbing impacts on rough roads or potholes. This makes biking incredibly comfortable, with the rider barely feeling any roughness.

oreover, the wheel itself remains undistorted and doesn't require truing. Technically, these arcs are designed to attach to standard hubs and rims using bolts, eliminating the need for special hubs. There are plans to launch 26-inch wheels in the future. Considering these wheels are also used in wheelchairs, it's safe to say that Loopwheels will provide invaluable aid to individuals for whom a smooth ride is crucial.

When purchasing Loopwheels, you receive both the rear and front wheels, a 3-speed planetary hub, and a company-branded t-shirt. The price for this set is 420 British pounds. However, Sam Pierce didn't stop there. Now, there's an option to order a Dahon Mu folding bike with Loopwheels included for 950 British pounds.