This quick video shows how to put together covers to protect your wheels in bike polo. WARNING - Having a cover on your front wheel can greatly affect the bike's handling in windy conditions. legitbikepolo.com
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@hyoscine67802 жыл бұрын
Getting back into the game in 2021, and these videos are still super useful. Cheers!
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Getting back in as well
@poseyracing11 жыл бұрын
In the USA the material he used is called coroplast and can be found at sign shops.
@ShoshiPlatypus11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I think they look great, and really quick to do, too. Hope I can get hold of some corrugated plastic... I have just spent a long time making a pair of papier mache spoke guards for my wheelchair, using a plastic spoke guard as a template. Very successful but pretty laborious! I have just uploaded 2 videos about decorating them with mixed media.
@63627212 жыл бұрын
you could get corrugated plastic from almost any sign shop. they are usually ten dollars each for 24X24 pieces black and white. I've built a few, just remember that patience is key!
@klamup4 ай бұрын
I found ten pieces of 12×12 is cheaper. It'll be interesting to make the same thing with four pieces strapped together.
@hoilandBrothers13 жыл бұрын
@Thekronginator 700c wheels generally have an inside diameter of about 24", as shown in the video that's 12" from the center on every side. Velocity Deep V rims or other deeper rims may have a smaller inside space. Just take a tape measure and see how far it is from rim to rim, crossing in the center.
@Duncan55Watson15 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video. You really make the process understandable and clear. Thanks.
@coachrobwille4176 Жыл бұрын
Great comment
@Jhen-zp7uu4 ай бұрын
2024 still watching this
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Sure am
@coachrobwille417629 күн бұрын
Same here on July 26, 2024
@sbarropizzaboy12 жыл бұрын
in bike polo people might hit your spokes so a cover protects them and it looks pretty badass
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Really prevents the ball from getting stuck in the spokes, or passing through to the goal, it also lets you better predict the bounce of the ball off the wheel.
@caldampf71717 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Should have specified the size of the bike but I tried it and works amazing.
@DustyWanderer12 жыл бұрын
thanks, just made my first set!
@LoveSportsLoveLife12 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! I took your advice and made my own! I will add my video response
@flyingtigre113 жыл бұрын
Instead of all those zip tyes... Just stretch some pantyhose over the wheels, snip just a milimeter for a hole on both ends where the axle is. White pantyhose look best but black are neat too. That saves on weight and easy to install. The trick is to stretch them evenly around like a condom. best easy fixie fix.
@klamup4 ай бұрын
I disagree. The fabric is too fragile, and placing it under the tube/tire could unseat your bead.
@henrycagle78274 ай бұрын
@@klamup most aerodynamic light weight and you have that extra stretched pantyhose
@xGuardianMike11 жыл бұрын
@Edgar Alejandre I used corrogated plastic I think thats what he said too.
@coachrobwille41762 жыл бұрын
Right on
@DEADGLOW14 жыл бұрын
NICE!
@robwille197011 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. I made one after see your video. I used bolts with lock nuts to hold mine on. I tried to post a link here but it won`t let me any one that wants to see a picture of if feel free to send me a message.
@andy-the-gardener6 жыл бұрын
you can buy nice carbon look ones for £40 on ebay. attaching with silicon sealant on the rim is more aero and neater and they dont rattle
@klamup4 ай бұрын
I ought to report you for spreading lies and disinformation! Do they come in 26"? Asking for a friend.
@mataleao80812 жыл бұрын
i wonder how much it improves aero. if it's anywhere close to the ones that cost $1000's you can sign me up sir
@tergelaltankhuyag82068 жыл бұрын
well i want to make one/get one just purely for artistic value
@Tailslol6 жыл бұрын
Cool way to hide a high power motor in an ebike too
@MultiINeo6 жыл бұрын
exactly the reason why i came looking for this
@andy-the-gardener6 жыл бұрын
i was thinking of putting a 1000w hub on my catrike 700. the cops would probably think disc wheels are standard, and the extreme aero advantage is the reason im going really really fast :)
@Tailslol6 жыл бұрын
k just dont use at the front, the drag can be hard
@kidultd13 жыл бұрын
Could u please list out all the things that we need to have before making the covers?
@stopglobalswarming13 жыл бұрын
@jbluteau55 Because he's making it for polo, not velodrome useage. Its just not a perfect piece.
@exploder02512 жыл бұрын
very cool
@jbluteau5514 жыл бұрын
Anyone knows why one is cut flat at the bottom?
@maikerumine14 жыл бұрын
Great idea!!
@robwille197011 жыл бұрын
Hi depending on your Velodrome they may not allow it as it is a cover and not part of the wheel.
@klamup4 ай бұрын
I don't know what a Velodrome is, but Heckler's Alley sells covers so I'm guessing it's standard practice to have covers.
@expiredperson12 жыл бұрын
@jdawg ... thnxs son this is whats up
@MonotonousContent11 жыл бұрын
Do you think this would hold up and not get all caught up in the chain if I went fast?
@expiredperson12 жыл бұрын
Nice...
@Thekronginator13 жыл бұрын
what is the exact size of the plastic we need to cut out for the disk? like the diameter?
@DayBowBow8 жыл бұрын
My rim is 14 inches, its a kids bike, im going to make covers for it. howdo i make sure i make the Circle the right size? do i just cut a circle with a diameter of 14 inches??
@zerotuan12 жыл бұрын
@hoilandBrothers: i would like to ask you about the material you used to make the covers. Was that water-proof carton thanks in advance
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Coroplast (corrugated plastic)
@arepepe15 жыл бұрын
why do they put covers on the front?
@bluewiz20films15 жыл бұрын
i play real polo, how similar is bike polo to it. I want to try it if i can't get to the stable some time
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Trying a real sport will be good for you 😂 Honestly, the bike skill is super important and technical, it would be a jarring transition.
@Mvnolo33814 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy the plastic?
@lifewithkeith3107 жыл бұрын
hey i wanna make sum dust shield for my car wheels what material do i need
@TheDiamondud111 жыл бұрын
Thanks thats cool
@sbarropizzaboy12 жыл бұрын
you should sell these already made id buy it aha
@hsanjacquez13 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!!!!
@TheARAM511 жыл бұрын
what is the name of the board, cuz idk where to get a water proof 1, if any1 can tell me da exact name so i can google it n buy it l8r, thnx
@iRiideFixed13 жыл бұрын
where can i get corrugated plastic??
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Hardware store near yard sale signs, or order online.
@andrx0413 жыл бұрын
@hoilandBrothers what is the name of the plastic ??
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Coroplast, or, corrugated plastic. Lexan is also a good choice but more expensive.
@BloodBath70713 жыл бұрын
where do you get the plastic?
@brosoepic12 жыл бұрын
@jdawg4334 hey howcome you have to cut a line in the middle,bri?
@klamup4 ай бұрын
The wheels aren't flat like the plastic, so cutting the plastic lets it fit to the wheel.
@TheARAM511 жыл бұрын
also, where is the best place i can find this board, i live in the san fernando valley, in sylmar
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Hardware stores often have them with yard sale signs. Ordering online is an alternative.
@guidesronquillo590711 жыл бұрын
or just search on ebay this item Birchwood Casey 38124 SLRT-1 Sharpshooter Corrugated Plastic Target 24" BC38124
@TheDeadDonuts1112 жыл бұрын
what was the plastic name ?
@brosoepic12 жыл бұрын
@jdawg4334 bro*
@jdawg433412 жыл бұрын
@Fiftytwo17 its what i did and im satisfied. :]
@MrDamianstep10 жыл бұрын
hi what name of this plastic?srry you said it too fast and what is a name of this small holders (straps)for it please tell me
@aaaarrrgggghh8 жыл бұрын
+DAMIEN STEP it's the stuff most estate agents use for their "For Sale" sign and when they sell the house they discard the sign. A good one would be a "No Bicycle" sign.
@DayBowBow8 жыл бұрын
+larry chin thank you so much
@richyjames633710 жыл бұрын
How do ya get veiny arms nd hand mate?
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Wut?
@pandamac912 жыл бұрын
How big does the board have to be?
@klamup4 ай бұрын
I'm going to use 4, 12"×12" squares. Cheapest option that I've found.
@XxEVORxX12 жыл бұрын
Would this actually make me more aerodynamic? Aha
@13royalknight12 жыл бұрын
what plastic did you used?
@klamup4 ай бұрын
Corrugated plastic (coroplast) Lexan covers can be purchased from most Polo websites.
@karolestraughter9938 жыл бұрын
just do it yourself , go to woodprix page and turn your idea to reality.
@dickiroosito50179 жыл бұрын
Nice (y)
@dave3222812 жыл бұрын
Why is it so important to cover your wheels?
@upjohn55488 жыл бұрын
cutre
@Ivanisoutside15 жыл бұрын
^^^creepy
@Thomass758610 жыл бұрын
Yuk !
@jumboguitarist13 жыл бұрын
thats horrible... really...
@TheDeadDonuts1112 жыл бұрын
It Looks VERY ugly..
@tancakar89878 жыл бұрын
my god ! the whole idea is cheating the wind ! the way you put the cable ties makes a drag and looks so ugly!