Now that the wheels are complete, the next step is to add some treading to them so they can grip the various terrains we expect to encounter as well as protect the plastic from wearing. Oh, did you think this task would be non-tedious? What were you thinking...
The shop is calm... almost too calm
Erik, Tom, Dave & Hedy took charge coating the wheels with their new rubber skins. Tom calculated that it would take 2, 26'' mountain bike tires per ridge, so that's 4 per wheel and 12 tires total. This adds up quick, if you can go with salvaged tires. We found some new, fairly cheap, tires online to keep the look consistent. The steps for this round include: Cut the tire into an interlocking pattern, spread glue on the plastic ridge, lay tire over the glue, clamp, then start screwing her down tight.
Look at that work face, Erik is definitely into it.
Clamping the tire, ready for screwing
Do this 1000 times
Dave working hard, one wheel almost complete!
Looks bad ass! Great job team!
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