Your RoughRider
™
Basic Riding Skills
Maintenance and Repair
Why use pneumatic (air filled) rear tires?
Because wider, sturdier, pneumatic tires provide better:
•
Shock absorption
- air filled inner tubes absorb bumps
better than standard hospital wheelchair tires that are
made of solid rubber.
•
Durability
- thicker, knobbier tires last longer on rough
roads than standard wheelchair tires that are thin and have
little tread.
•
Repair and replacement options
- pneumatic tires are
available wherever bicycle parts are sold and eliminate
the need to search for special wheelchair tires. Solid
rubber tire inserts may be an option to avoid punctures.
Pneumatic Rear Tires
Most RoughRiders come with all terrain pneumatic tires (mid to
heavy-weight), that fit on standard wheel rims (24 x 1.75 in.)
However, you might prefer light-weight tires and rims if you will be
mostly riding indoors or in well-paved urban environments.
Wheel Locks
“Parking Brakes” Stabilize your chair
when
it is stopped
for easier and safer transfers,
reaching, weight shifting, etc.
Parking brakes should not be used to slow
the chair
because it will quickly wear down
the tread of the tires.
Why use “Zimbabwe” caster wheels?
•
The flexible rubber design provides a
smooth ride over rough ground
including
cracks, stones, and other small obstacles.
•
The wide wheel
“floats” over soft ground
without getting stuck.
•
The V-tire profile
reduces the sticky
contact area
of the tire so that it swivels
easily on hard surfaces.
“Zimbabwe” Caster Wheels
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