Legit - How to make wheel covers for bike polo

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Legit - How to make wheel covers for bike polo

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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.
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@hyoscine6780 2 жыл бұрын

Getting back into the game in 2021, and these videos are still super useful. Cheers!

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

Getting back in as well

@poseyracing 11 жыл бұрын

In the USA the material he used is called coroplast and can be found at sign shops.

@ShoshiPlatypus 11 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.

@636272 12 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!

@klamup 4 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.

@hoilandBrothers 13 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.

@Duncan55Watson 15 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video. You really make the process understandable and clear. Thanks.

@coachrobwille4176 Жыл бұрын

Great comment

@Jhen-zp7uu 4 ай бұрын

2024 still watching this

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

Sure am

@coachrobwille4176 29 күн бұрын

Same here on July 26, 2024

@sbarropizzaboy 12 жыл бұрын

in bike polo people might hit your spokes so a cover protects them and it looks pretty badass

@klamup 4 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.

@caldampf7171 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Should have specified the size of the bike but I tried it and works amazing.

@DustyWanderer 12 жыл бұрын

thanks, just made my first set!

@LoveSportsLoveLife 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! I took your advice and made my own! I will add my video response

@flyingtigre1 13 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.

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

I disagree. The fabric is too fragile, and placing it under the tube/tire could unseat your bead.

@henrycagle7827 4 ай бұрын

@@klamup most aerodynamic light weight and you have that extra stretched pantyhose

@xGuardianMike 11 жыл бұрын

@Edgar Alejandre I used corrogated plastic I think thats what he said too.

@coachrobwille4176 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@DEADGLOW 14 жыл бұрын

NICE!

@robwille1970 11 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-gardener 6 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

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

I ought to report you for spreading lies and disinformation! Do they come in 26"? Asking for a friend.

@mataleao808 12 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

@tergelaltankhuyag8206 8 жыл бұрын

well i want to make one/get one just purely for artistic value

@Tailslol 6 жыл бұрын

Cool way to hide a high power motor in an ebike too

@MultiINeo 6 жыл бұрын

exactly the reason why i came looking for this

@andy-the-gardener 6 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 :)

@Tailslol 6 жыл бұрын

k just dont use at the front, the drag can be hard

@kidultd 13 жыл бұрын

Could u please list out all the things that we need to have before making the covers?

@stopglobalswarming 13 жыл бұрын

@jbluteau55 Because he's making it for polo, not velodrome useage. Its just not a perfect piece.

@exploder025 12 жыл бұрын

very cool

@jbluteau55 14 жыл бұрын

Anyone knows why one is cut flat at the bottom?

@maikerumine 14 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@robwille1970 11 жыл бұрын

Hi depending on your Velodrome they may not allow it as it is a cover and not part of the wheel.

@klamup 4 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.

@expiredperson 12 жыл бұрын

@jdawg ... thnxs son this is whats up

@MonotonousContent 11 жыл бұрын

Do you think this would hold up and not get all caught up in the chain if I went fast?

@expiredperson 12 жыл бұрын

Nice...

@Thekronginator 13 жыл бұрын

what is the exact size of the plastic we need to cut out for the disk? like the diameter?

@DayBowBow 8 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??

@zerotuan 12 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

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

Coroplast (corrugated plastic)

@arepepe 15 жыл бұрын

why do they put covers on the front?

@bluewiz20films 15 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

@klamup 4 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.

@Mvnolo338 14 жыл бұрын

Where can i buy the plastic?

@lifewithkeith310 7 жыл бұрын

hey i wanna make sum dust shield for my car wheels what material do i need

@TheDiamondud1 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks thats cool

@sbarropizzaboy 12 жыл бұрын

you should sell these already made id buy it aha

@hsanjacquez 13 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!!!!

@TheARAM5 11 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

@iRiideFixed 13 жыл бұрын

where can i get corrugated plastic??

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

Hardware store near yard sale signs, or order online.

@andrx04 13 жыл бұрын

@hoilandBrothers what is the name of the plastic ??

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

Coroplast, or, corrugated plastic. Lexan is also a good choice but more expensive.

@BloodBath707 13 жыл бұрын

where do you get the plastic?

@brosoepic 12 жыл бұрын

@jdawg4334 hey howcome you have to cut a line in the middle,bri?

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

The wheels aren't flat like the plastic, so cutting the plastic lets it fit to the wheel.

@TheARAM5 11 жыл бұрын

also, where is the best place i can find this board, i live in the san fernando valley, in sylmar

@klamup 4 ай бұрын

Hardware stores often have them with yard sale signs. Ordering online is an alternative.

@guidesronquillo5907 11 жыл бұрын

or just search on ebay this item Birchwood Casey 38124 SLRT-1 Sharpshooter Corrugated Plastic Target 24" BC38124

@TheDeadDonuts11 12 жыл бұрын

what was the plastic name ?

@brosoepic 12 жыл бұрын

@jdawg4334 bro*

@jdawg4334 12 жыл бұрын

@Fiftytwo17 its what i did and im satisfied. :]

@MrDamianstep 10 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

@aaaarrrgggghh 8 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.

@DayBowBow 8 жыл бұрын

+larry chin thank you so much