Vapor Wheels has launched the Vapor 13 and Vapor X sequence — two new fashions of customizable wheels designed for brand spanking new and superior wheelchair customers.
The Vapor 13 sequence — named after aluminum’s place on the periodic desk — are made with anodized aluminum rims and weigh lower than 2 kilos every. Practically each part of the wheel could be personalized. The edges and hubs are each provided in a wide range of colours, with customized designs out there for an additional charge. Anodized opens in a brand new windowhandrims can be found in 12 colours, or you may choose from vinyl coated, Pure Match and even opens in a brand new windowLignorim picket handrims. Fast launch axles can be found in titanium or chrome steel. Vapor Wheels gives a wide range of Schwalbe tires for various wants.
The Vapor X Sequence gives related customization choices however in a carbon fiber rim out there in a shiny or matte end. The Vapor X wheels weigh simply over 1 pound every.
Each the X and 13 sequence wheels use normal bicycle spokes and nipples so you may have them serviced nearly anyplace. “We’re actually all about high quality of life and selection for our customers,” says Ryan Baker, director of gross sales and advertising and marketing at Vapor Wheels. “There are a number of wheelchair customers on the market on the lookout for new merchandise, one thing recent and completely different. What makes Vapor completely different is we’re made within the U.S., and we’re a very open platform. This implies no proprietary expertise is utilized in our wheel units. Let’s say you go on trip someplace in Europe and you’ve got a difficulty with the wheel or spokes. With our Vapor Wheels platform and open expertise, you may have the arrogance figuring out that the wheels could be serviced anyplace on this planet and a motorcycle technician will intuitively know what to do with them.”
Vapor Wheels additionally come normal with one other user-friendly characteristic: The edges have threaded receivers for handrim bolts, so that you gained’t should take away the tires to alter out the handrims.
The opens in a brand new windowVapor 13 Sequence begins at $299 a pair with further prices for personalisation choices. opens in a brand new windowVapor X Sequence is on the market beginning at $1,449 a pair earlier than customization. Vapor Wheels additionally gives pre-built variations of the Vapor X for $1,449. For extra data, please go to VaporWheels.com.
