Loopwheels for mountain bikes

Loopwheels for mountain bikes

Loopwheel launched as a Kickstarter project supplying 20″ wheels for folding bikes.  The company is now working on a 26″ MTB version.

Replacing spoke wheels on a folder with Loopwheels has no detrimental impact on folding action and adds approximately 780 grams in weight.

A spring system between the hub and the rim of the wheel provides suspension, cushioning the rider from bumps and potholes.

Loopwheels for mountain bikes have a conventional hub with a hub brake and hub gears, but the spokes are replaced by a carbon composite spring system that are claimed to give a smooth and comfortable ride over rough surfaces compared with a conventional spoked wheel.

Unlike suspended forks, Loopwheels provide tangential suspension: that is, they give 45 mm of travel in every direction. They respond to a force hit head-on in the same way as they do to a force from above or below.

Suspension for folding bikes

Most folding bikes do not have suspension because conventional suspension forks add weight and bulk to the bicycle – particularly unwelcome because folders are often carried. 20″ Loopwheels offer an effective, if expensive, alternative.

Environmentally friendly cycle insurance – downhill MTBing included

On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it. Read our insider guide to cycle insurance.

Training for, and competing in, downhill events is covered automatically – even for accidental damage (pro riders excluded).

ETA cycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25) and offers a new-for-old for life – however old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model. Furthermore, every cycle insurance policy you buy from us helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.

For 25 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalue bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and handle claims in-house.

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