wheels Articles
A quick Q&A with Erik Buell on the EBR 1190RS wheels
The other day, in comments under the latest EBR video, Jason McCrash said he was curious to find out more about the EBR 1190RS’s wheels. Good thinking Jason, we just had a quick chat with Erik about them, here’s what he has to say. What’s the deal with these wheels? "Cast in Ohio, machined in Michigan. Nice light wheels of unique EBR design. Not sure where there are separate images." Wh...
12 August 2011
Are huge spokes the answer to weak wheels?
In the pursuit of radically reduced unsprung weight, aftermarket wheels, whether they be magnesium or carbon, have one significant weakness — torsional loads can fracture their thin spokes and brittle materials. These Rotobox carbon fiber wheels adopt a radical hollow cylinder construction for their spokes, a design that should be capable of withstanding huge torsional forces while achieving the...
21 March 2011