The ShockWheel invention by Chet Baigh
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Also check out my Tungsten Carbide watch company!: http://www.SOLARRI.com This is the FIRST RIDE of the ShockWheel in slow-motion! Whoever licences the "Shock Wheel" will dominate the bicycle world for years to come. ...and will likely put everyone else out of business. - The ShockWheel is a historical improvement in ride comfort. - The bike in the video has a disabled front shock fork. - This Prototype has a 100mm extension travel. This can be increased or decreased- as well as firmness. - I have also patented numerous methods to make the ShockWheel adjustable- For those who want a firmer/softer ride, or differ in weight. - "Bow-Spokes" may be made to handle various compressive forces to accommodate riders of various weights. Each non-adjustable wheel may accommodate a huge weight range. - The bow-spokes weigh +/- 6 ounces - Uses a standard rigid bike rim and tire - 15 years ago, the smart man would have foreseen that many bikes would have shock absorbers. In 2012, the smart man can predict many bikes will utilize the ShockWheel. - I will commit my expertise, time, business acumen, marketing acumen, and ingenuity to any company agreeing to an exclusive license. - Production methods and materials may be my "secret recipe" until agreement inked. - Venture capital backers are welcome to talk if licensing falls short of hopes. - Statistics - It can be expected that the Shock Wheel will initially be readily adopted by specialty bicycle manufacturers, specialty bicycle stores, and their clientele. Early-adopters will surely pay an excessive amount for Shock Wheel technology. This will afford the company manufacturing and selling the Shock Wheel greater revenue AT a greater profit margin. The approximately 4,200 specialty bicycle retailers commanded approximately 14% of the bicycle market in terms of unit sales in 2010, but 44% of the dollars, a dominant dollar share of the $6 Billion total U.S. bike market in 2010. 44% of $6 Billion is $2.64 Billion. - Early-adopter novelty will wear off around 2-5 years from debut of the Shock Wheel. And saturation of the Shock Wheel within specialty bicycle world should occur within 5-8 years. At this time, it may make sense to ALSO allow distribution into the mass merchant channel under a newly-formed economy brand. Approximately 75% of U.S. bicycle units were sold through the mass merchant channel in 2010, representing 36% of the dollars due to the average selling price of $79. Yet 36% of $6 Billion is $2.16 Billion. - The Shock Wheel may be best suited for mountain bikes, hybrid/cross, comfort, youth, and cruisers. Together these categories comprise 77% of the bikes sold. (Source: U.S. Commerce Department statistics) The remaining 23% comprises road bikes which seem to be more attractive without shocks. Further Projections are available. TECHNICAL FIELD: The present invention relates to a shock-absorbing performance wheel comprising bow-shaped spokes which act as bows or springs to dampen acceleratory jerks brought on by unwanted shock. The said invention also comprises a non-circular hub onto which a plurality of "bow-spokes" are directly affixed to the periphery of said hub. Patent: Shock Absorbing Bow-Spoke Wheel Primarily for Bicycles and Motorcycles United States Patent Office Filing Number: 61/686,030 Filing Date: 3/30/2012 Patent #2: Shock-Absorbing Bow-Spoke "ShockWheel" and "Adjustable Shock Wheel" versions with Alterations Inventor: Chet R. Baigh Written and Drawn by: Chet R. Baigh 4/13/2012 United States Patent Office Filing Number: 61/687,514 Filing Date: 4/27/2012
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Hi, Chet, would you make the raw, prototype version open source for the sake of DIYers(obviously you want to monetize the polished, advanced version)?
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true genius
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great concept!
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handsome initiator !
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Dampening? Probably little with the composites. Not a composite expert so perhaps that can be designed in. Cool concept though.
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You removed the fork crown and reduced the travel didn't you? The best solution to keep the tires from hitting the fork though, would be to use 26" "springed" wheels with a 29" wheel fork.
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Will a variant of this be able to translate to a motorcycle or car?
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Great invention, but how does handle in corners,revolution of the wheel, welldone
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nice
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What was the reason to pick 4 struts? Wouldn't 6 make more sense, 2 sets of 3 would give you more forward momentum I think.
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brilliant
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Carbon fiber leg for amputees made into a wheel. Cool idea for another use for that object.
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Very cool invention. Nice work. I Wonder if its light or heavy? It would be fun to go for a ride downhill somewhere in the Santa Cruz mountains to test it out.
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I would like to see how the bike behaves with both front and back shock weels.
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Great idea! Cool. When does production start?
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neat. maybe even better than shocks
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wow
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Awesome invention sir! Well done! I love inventions! (have one myself but working on Patent still) I would LOVE to try these badboys! :)
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You have reinvented the wheel!!!!! Awsome
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Try getting a better Slow mo camera
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