1.
Where can I buy Spinergy wheels?
Most major wheelchair
manufacturers have Spinergy
wheels as an option on their
order forms.
If you’re ordering a new
wheelchair, ask your dealer or
prescriber if Spinergy wheels
are an option for you. If you
want to order Spinergy wheels for
a wheelchair you already have,
speak with your local wheelchair
dealer to see if they can order
wheels for you. Or, you can
search on the internet for
several on-line dealers (most
will ship world-wide).
Feel free to call us if you
cannot find a retailer.
2.
Which Spinergy wheels do I need
for my wheelchair?
Will you be using the wheels on
your EVERYDAY chair, or
on your SPORT chair (for
basketball, tennis, rugby,
etc.)? See recommendations
below:
- EVERYDAY
You want either our NEW
“Light Extreme – “LX”” our
“SPOX Everyday,” or
our “WIRE” wheels. Once
you’ve chosen between these
three models, you will then
choose between one of our three
hub types (not applicable to
WIRE wheels).
View this
chart to see which
hub each wheelchair manufacturer
recommends using on their
chairs. Note: Some suppliers
designate this line of wheels as
the “narrow hub” Spinergy
wheels.
- SPORT (15+ degree wheel
camber)
You want our NEW “Sport
light Extreme – “SLX””
or our “SPOX Sport”
wheels. These wheels withstand
the forces generated in
wheelchair sports, and the high
wheel camber typical in
wheelchair sports. Note: Some
suppliers designate these wheels
as the “wide hub” Spinergy
wheels.
3.
Does Spinergy sell tires, axles
or spoke guards?
Currently, Spinergy is only a
wheel manufacturer and
supplier. Please call your
local wheelchair dealer or shop
the web for tires and axles.
4.
Why are
Spinergy spokes better than
steel spokes?
Our patented use of fiber spokes
has numerous benefits to the
user. Fiber spokes act as a
vibration and shock dampener –
25% more absorbent than steel.
Our spokes are much lighter than
steel spokes – ½ the weight.
Fiber is much stronger than
steel – 3x as strong. Combined
with our custom rim and hub,
it’s the highest performing and
most reliable wheel design on
the market.
5.
How do Spinergy wheels compare
to a tri-spoke wheel?
Spinergy wheels are going to
provide a much smoother ride.
This means less vibration and
shock reaches your body, which
can reduce muscle spasms and
body fatigue. You will notice
the differences immediately, and
over time.
6.
What tires can I use on my
Spinergy wheels?
Spinergy wheels will accept any
tire made for wheelchair use.
You can use 1-3/8” tires, 1”
tires (recommend size if using
solid “flat-free” tires), or
even mountain bike tires (1.95”
x 26” mtn. bike tires will fit
our 25” (559) wheels).
7. My
tires don’t fit, do I have the
wrong size?
Chances are you have the right
size. Some tires can be
difficult to install. To be
sure, look at the numbers
labeled on the side of the
tire. If you have 24” Spinergy
wheels, the tire should have the
numbers “540” on the sidewall.
20” wheels = “451”
22” wheels = “501”
24” wheels = “540”
25” wheels = “559”
26” wheels = “590”
700c wheels = “622”
Still having problems? Visit
your local wheelchair dealer or
bicycle shop and have them
install the tires for you.
(Helpful tool: “Tire Bead Jack”
made by Kool Stop -http://www.koolstop.com/Accessories/)
8. What
axle length do I need for my
Spinergy wheels?
Your axle length depends on two
things: 1. Length of axle
receiver in wheelchair camber
tube. 2. Distance between
outside of bearing to outside of
bearing in your hub. Measure
these two lengths and this will
give you the axle length you
need.
9. Will
Spinergy wheels make my chair
narrower?
It is possible. Our Spinergy
“SPOX Everyday” and “Light
Extreme” hubs are some of the
narrowest hubs available. The
overall hub width is 79mm (3.1”)
and the bearings are recessed
inside the hub (vs. being flush
with the outside of the hub), so
the wheel actually positions
itself closer to the side of
your chair.
10. Why
does Spinergy make three styles
of hubs for the everyday wheels?
Each wheelchair is different.
Some wheelchair manufacturers
require different clearance
between the chair and the
wheels. We have a “standard”
hub with 1.87” bearing spacing,
and the “X2” hub with 2.3”
bearing spacing. The standard
hub will result in the wheels
positioning closer to the chair
(too close for some wheelchair
designs and the spokes interfere
with a part of the chair). In
addition, some chairs require a
1/2” diameter bearing, while
others require a 12mm bearing.
View this
chart to help
determine which hub you need for
your EVERYDAY use wheels.
11.
When should a spoke be replaced?
If a spoke is broken, replace
the spoke as soon as possible to
avoid further damage to the
wheel. If the outer sheath is
cut the spoke is still
functional and may not need
immediate replacement. However,
if a spoke is more than 1/3 cut,
you should replace the spoke.
12. Where
can I buy replacement spokes?
Any wheelchair dealer or bike
shop can special order spokes
for you. You will need to know
your wheel size, wheel type and
spoke color.
13.
What maintenance do my Spinergy
wheels require?
Keep them clean. Occasionally
take your wheels off the chair,
remove the axle and wipe the
bearings, hub, and axle with a
dry rag. The bearings are
sealed, so you will not need to
grease them. We recommend you
inspect your wheels occasionally
to make sure spokes are tight,
the rim is not damaged and your
tire pressure is adequate.
14. What
kind of air valve is this in my
tire, and why doesn’t my air
pump work?
There are two types of valves.
Your Spinergy wheels could have
either one.
1.
Schraeder (like a car tire
valve) – if you have this valve,
most pumps will work.
2.
Presta (skinny valve with
threaded valve-release) – if you
have this valve, the gas station
pump will not work unless you
have an adapter (Adapter:
http://www.koolstop.com/Accessories).
Most hand pumps and compressor
pumps have reversible heads to
accommodate either valve. It’s
not a bad idea to buy an adapter
and just leave it on your wheels
so it’s always there.
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