I like the looks of the TC hand rims, but I have very little grip strength and I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to self propel with them. I use The Surge hand rims. They look like the natural fit, but have a little rubber strip on the outside edge. I don’t grip the Surge hand rims, I push down on them and the friction between my hand and the rubber strip is enough to self propel. But, I do wear gloves when outside as they do heat up when going downhills.
I switched from Spinergy FlexRims to CarboLife Gekko’s and I’m not sure I’d go back tbh. I do like the idea of the TC’s but I’d prefer them in black I think, so if they work out how to make them black without it scratching/forming burrs I’d be first in the Q!
Great info you’ve confirmed everything I was thinking about with the tc stainless handrims. Them natural fits have been giving me blisters downhill too many times I’m ready for the change
Nice review on the hand rims. I am still relatively new to my wheelchair, only 2 hrs or so. I knew they had different ones but wasn’t sure how they could make a difference. I am wondering about tire reviews. Have you ever thought about reviewing different tires? I know it’s subjective but my original equipment ones only hold up for about 6 months.
Hey man thanks for the video👍 I was trying to put 2” tires on my spox rims but turns out I can only go up to 1 3/8ths. Do you know what spinergy rims can use 2” mountain bike tires?
I've used 2 inch tires on lx spinergys. Most rims should work. The thing to watch is the size. Wheelchair 24, 25 or 26 inch tires are different than some mountain bike tires that say the same size in inches. Go by the mm. 540 for 24", 559 for 25" and 590 for 26".
Hi, I am reading that the TC Max Handrims are oval in shape, from all images and the video here they look round. Please let know if they are in fact oval and how they fit the hand. I have full functioning hands, and want to keep it that way. Also really nice video.
@@keithhutchins8803 I had more on my first 1 or 2 chairs but only about 2 degree now. Being skinny doesn't really mean needing camber but does mean you can add more without being too wide to fit in places. However the narrower the better for getting into tight places, etc. More camber means much better stability and turning if needed though. All preference but some important things to consider.
@@WheelchairLiving1 that’s the exact words he told me. I’m skinny so he was able to add a lot without compromising my ability to get into spaces. What I was wondering if you were in my case would you add camber or not. I’ve never really used a chair without a lot so don’t know the difference or benefits. You seem to know a lot
I like the looks of the TC hand rims, but I have very little grip strength and I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to self propel with them. I use The Surge hand rims. They look like the natural fit, but have a little rubber strip on the outside edge. I don’t grip the Surge hand rims, I push down on them and the friction between my hand and the rubber strip is enough to self propel. But, I do wear gloves when outside as they do heat up when going downhills.
I think they are working on some with a better grip.
I switched from Spinergy FlexRims to CarboLife Gekko’s and I’m not sure I’d go back tbh.
I do like the idea of the TC’s but I’d prefer them in black I think, so if they work out how to make them black without it scratching/forming burrs I’d be first in the Q!
Great info you’ve confirmed everything I was thinking about with the tc stainless handrims. Them natural fits have been giving me blisters downhill too many times I’m ready for the change
They have a natural fit in tc stainless now too that I'd like to try.
@@WheelchairLiving1 oh really I haven’t seen those who makes them?
@@codysmiff222 spinergy. I saw them post about it within the last few months.
Nice review on the hand rims. I am still relatively new to my wheelchair, only 2 hrs or so. I knew they had different ones but wasn’t sure how they could make a difference. I am wondering about tire reviews. Have you ever thought about reviewing different tires? I know it’s subjective but my original equipment ones only hold up for about 6 months.
I have been thinking about doing a tire review as well. I need to catch up on posting. Thanks for watching!
Hey man thanks for the video👍 I was trying to put 2” tires on my spox rims but turns out I can only go up to 1 3/8ths. Do you know what spinergy rims can use 2” mountain bike tires?
I've used 2 inch tires on lx spinergys. Most rims should work. The thing to watch is the size. Wheelchair 24, 25 or 26 inch tires are different than some mountain bike tires that say the same size in inches. Go by the mm. 540 for 24", 559 for 25" and 590 for 26".
Thanks 🙏
Hi, I am reading that the TC Max Handrims are oval in shape, from all images and the video here they look round. Please let know if they are in fact oval and how they fit the hand. I have full functioning hands, and want to keep it that way. Also really nice video.
Yep from what I've seen and heard, the TC Max ones are similar shape to the natural fit ones but stainless and textured.
@@WheelchairLiving1 thank you for that. Will be getting a set then.
If you ever want to sell a old pair of those rims I’d love a good pair
I'll let you know if I get another pair!
@@WheelchairLiving1 haha! Awesome even though I’m just messing around. You do have a nice collection. I have one set of spinergy and I love them.
@@WheelchairLiving1 do you have a lot of camber on your chair. I’m really skinny so they put lots on mine. I’m curious on your thoughts.
@@keithhutchins8803 I had more on my first 1 or 2 chairs but only about 2 degree now. Being skinny doesn't really mean needing camber but does mean you can add more without being too wide to fit in places. However the narrower the better for getting into tight places, etc. More camber means much better stability and turning if needed though. All preference but some important things to consider.
@@WheelchairLiving1 that’s the exact words he told me. I’m skinny so he was able to add a lot without compromising my ability to get into spaces. What I was wondering if you were in my case would you add camber or not. I’ve never really used a chair without a lot so don’t know the difference or benefits. You seem to know a lot