High quality 20" BC wheel, also known as an impossible wheel, for people who like a real challenge. The idea is to stand on the footplates as the wheel rolls along. * New stronger orange footplates option! *
Fitted to an absolutely top end BMX wheel this is a really impressive BC wheel! It also comes with heavyweight adjustable height footplates to adapt to your riding style. Not recommended for beginners.
Specifications:
| Footplates: | 6mm thick, 170mm long reinforced footplates. Choose either Beginner Footplates, OR Reinforced Footplates with curved backplate to add more strength and reduce q-factor. We recommend Reinforced Footplates to heavier riders and to those want want to do jumps (yes jumps are possible on a BC Wheel!). Beginner Footplates are suitable for learners and children. |
| Finish: | Powdercoated orange with gold Nimbus logo (Reinforced Footplates) OR completely black (Beginner Footplates) |
| Adjustment: | 3 positions - 45, 65 and 85mm from axle centre to footplate |
| Axle diameter: | 14mm |
| Hub: | Quando TX 48-spoke freewheeling BMX hub |
| Bearings: | 30mm sealed bearings. |
| Rim: | Nimbus double wall, eyeletted 48 hole rim |
| Spokes: | 48 spokes. 14-gauge stainless steel |
| Tyre: | 20 x 1.95" Kenda Kikzumbut, Black |
| Weight: | 4.1kg (approx) |
Requires a 19mm spanner for assembly.
Note: main picture shows Nimbus BC Wheel fitted with older footplates, while the inserts show new Nimbus reinforced footplates with curved backplate. Click on the picture to see a close-up photo.
RECOMMENDED UPGRADE: Nimbus BC Wheel Foot Hooks. These allow you to hop higher and give you more control over the wheel.
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