The origin of pocketbikesWritten by Steve Robinson
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Until recently, quality pocket bikes were largely out of reach and unavailable to casual rider. Prices of pocket bikes reached upwards of $4000. These astronomical costs were mainly due to research and development costs to provide optimum frame geometry, motor configurations and dimensions. Today's manufacturers are able to use information pioneered by these Italian and Japanese companies and develop pocket bikes that are essentially configured same way including motor setup, frame geometry, braking systems, etc. Because these upfront costs were avoided, prices of these high quality pocket bikes are much less expensive today.
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| | Michelin Reinvents the TweelWritten by Richard A. Brink
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could channel water literaly through tread, thus improving aquaplaning resistance considerably. In looks department, as you can see from photo, Tweel is extremely low profile. At speed, spokes seem to disappear, giving appearance vehicle is floating on air, while also revealing brakes and associated suspension hardware. If that werent enough, to add a little "Bling Bling" spokes of Tweel could be chromed or painted to any desired color for that ultra custom look. As for maintance, there is very little. There is no air to check, no more mounting and balancing, and no more flats. Now before you run out to get yourself a set, you must understand that Michelin says they are ten years away from having Tweel in mass production. That said, as you can see they already have a fitment available to at least bolt on an Audi, and with benefits being so great, can it really be that far off? Richard A. Brink AftermarketGoodies.com
Richard A. Brink is CEO of Internet Busines Realities. Richard writes articles for several sites in the IBR network including, AftermarketGoodies.com .
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