Thread: Aero spokes?
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Old 08-15-2014, 06:27 PM   #33 (permalink)
chillsworld
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
Isn't this adapted from motorcycle concepts?
I can see this taking off like wildfire!
The first person to utilize this design in the real world, that I know of, was Billy Lane. He took the bearing from a military helicopter to make his rear wheel on his chopper. I think I've heard told that it costs between $10k and $25k just for the bearing.



EDIT: Look up the cars from the moive Tron Legacy... I've always wondered if a hubless wheel could be adapted for extreme aero capabilites.
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