Bont 7 wheel concept frame
Date: Samedi, janvier 28 @ 19:25:08 PST :: Topic: Inline
Always in quest of innovation, Bont has created a seven wheels frame
prototype for downhill use exclusively.
Uses: Downhill skating.
Purpose: Higher top end speeds
by Jean-Michel Lachance
Some comments of Alexander Bont
«This is a 7 wheel Bont downhill concept. The wheels are just over half
the normal thickness of a regular wheel. The 4 wheels go to the inside and 3
wheels to the outside of the frame.»
«More wheels equal more roll. The body’s weight is distributed over more
bearings and more wheels makes the ride smoother with less vibrations allowing a
higher top end speed.»
«The purpose of concept frames are to stimulate the thought process in the
same way car companies create concept cars. They may be ridiculous, and they may
or may not work.»
«The 7 wheel concept is not for downhill racing with turns. It is for
downhill maximum speed.»
«We have no intention of making this frame. It was not designed for any
downhill race, just downhill speed. It is just a drawing.»
Pictures
Photo: Bont 7 wheel concept
Credit: Bont
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