After debuting a line of hair-proof wheelchair casters, the adaptive mountain-bike company Bowhead is making another foray into everyday wheelchair components with the launch of rear wheelchair-wheels, the 559s.
Like Bowhead Corp.’s other products, the 559s feature high-end design and components inspired by the cycling world.
“The 559s, designed for wheelchair users seeking unparalleled performance and personalization, boast a lightweight carbon fiber rim with a unique mold profile for easy installation of any standard 6-tab handrim,” says Tatiana Place, product manager for Bowhead’s wheelchair division.
You can personalize the 559s with four colors of “speed rings” — covers that protect the hubs from gunk — and matching titanium bolts. “Serviceable hubs with the highest-grade stainless steel bearings ensure longevity, reliability and smooth performance,” says Place.
The 559s weigh 1.6 pounds, and Bowhead sells them with a variety of handrim options, including Lignorim wooden handrims and embossed stainless steel handrims. The 559s start at $1,999. For purchasing and information, visit Bowhead’s website.
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